For the 2024-25 year, the Denver Nuggets sit in first place in defensive boards given up per game with 30.7. Holding second are the New York Knicks, owning a defensive boards given up per game total of 31.0. Having earned a number of 31.6, the Houston Rockets are sitting in the 3rd position. Holding on to the 4th and 5th position are the Los Angeles Clippers (31.8) in addition to the Los Angeles Lakers (31.8).
2024-25 NBA Team Defensive Rebounds Allowed Per Game Leaders
| DRB Rank | Team | DRB |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Denver Nuggets | 30.7 |
| 2nd | New York Knicks | 31.0 |
| 3rd | Houston Rockets | 31.6 |
| 4th | Los Angeles Clippers | 31.8 |
| 5th | Los Angeles Lakers | 31.8 |
| 6th | Minnesota Timberwolves | 31.8 |
| 7th | Detroit Pistons | 31.9 |
| 8th | Cleveland Cavaliers | 32.0 |
| 9th | Memphis Grizzlies | 32.0 |
| 10th | Portland Trail Blazers | 32.3 |
| 11th | Sacramento Kings | 32.4 |
| 12th | Utah Jazz | 32.6 |
| 13th | Phoenix Suns | 32.7 |
| 14th | Orlando Magic | 33.0 |
| 15th | Boston Celtics | 33.0 |
| 16th | Dallas Mavericks | 33.2 |
| 17th | Oklahoma City Thunder | 33.3 |
| 18th | Atlanta Hawks | 33.4 |
| 19th | Golden State Warriors | 33.5 |
| 20th | Toronto Raptors | 33.5 |
| 21st | Brooklyn Nets | 33.6 |
| 22nd | Indiana Pacers | 33.8 |
| 23rd | New Orleans Pelicans | 33.9 |
| 24th | Miami Heat | 33.9 |
| 25th | Charlotte Hornets | 33.9 |
| 26th | Philadelphia 76ers | 34.0 |
| 27th | San Antonio Spurs | 34.1 |
| 28th | Milwaukee Bucks | 34.3 |
| 29th | Chicago Bulls | 35.1 |
| 30th | Washington Wizards | 36.0 |