Denver Nuggets

Average PPS: 41

Period: 1976-2018

Denver Nuggets

Net Points Earned1,718
Average Points Per Season41
Period: 1976-2018
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Season Info Franchise Info Total Points Earned Seasons Ranked Regular Season Record Reg. Seas. Quantified: F.P.E. Postseason Quantified: F.P.E. Exceptional Pts Regular Season Summary Postseason Results- (Series)
Bulk of Season NBA Season League Size Location Logo Uniform Colors W L L Winning % Pts: W-L record Pts: Final Standings Reg. Seas. Total Net Playoff Pts Postseason Total Expansion: L & B Pts Expansion Total 1st Round 2nd Round Conference Finals NBA Finals
1977 1976/77 22 teams Denver, Colorado
234 5th 50 32 32 0.610 96 107 2031111 19 19 (*Join NBA via ABA-NBA Merger.) Inaugural Season- Win Division Title. Earn a Bye. #2 seed in the West Bye L 4-2 2nd Round
L 4-2
1978 1977/78 22 teams Denver, Colorado
505 2nd 48 34 34 0.585 77 107 184306306 14 14 Win Division Title. Postseason as #2 seed. Get a Bye. Bye W 4-3 L 4-2 Conference Finals
L 4-2
1979 1978/79 22 teams Denver, Colorado
90 15th 47 35 35 0.573 68 32 100-13-13 3 3 Qualify for Postseason as #4 seed L 2-1 1st Round
L 2-1
1980 1979/80 22 teams Denver, Colorado
-92 34th 30 52 52 0.366 -92 0 -9200 0 0 T-8th of 11 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
1981 1980/81 23 teams Denver, Colorado
-28 27th 37 45 45 0.451 -28 0 -2800 0 0 8th of 12 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
1982 1981/82 23 teams Denver, Colorado
80 17th 46 36 36 0.561 60 33 93-13-13 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #4 seed L 2-1 1st Round
L 2-1
1983 1982/83 23 teams Denver, Colorado
123 10th 45 37 37 0.549 50 33 834040 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #4 seed W 2-1 L 4-1 2nd Round
L 4-1
1984 1983/84 23 teams Denver, Colorado
0 24th 38 44 44 0.463 -18 25 6-7-7 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #7 seed L 3-2 1st Round
L 3-2
1985 1984/85 23 teams Denver, Colorado
430 3rd 52 30 30 0.634 119 103 222207207 0 0 Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Western Conf. W 3-2 W 4-1 L 4-1 Conference Finals
L 4-1
1986 1985/86 23 teams Denver, Colorado
154 8th 47 35 35 0.573 70 25 955959 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #3 seed W 3-1 L 4-2 2nd Round
L 4-2
1987 1986/87 23 teams Denver, Colorado
-28 28th 37 45 45 0.451 -28 25 -3-25-25 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed L 3-0 1st Round
L 3-0
1988 1987/88 23 teams Denver, Colorado
287 4th 54 28 28 0.659 139 103 2424545 0 0 Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Western Conf. W 3-2 L 4-2 2nd Round
L 4-2
1989 1988/89 25 teams Denver, Colorado
38 20th 44 38 38 0.537 38 26 64-26-26 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #6 seed L 3-0 1st Round
L 3-0
1990 1989/90 27 teams Denver, Colorado
28 22nd 43 39 39 0.524 28 28 56-28-28 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #7 seed L 3-0 1st Round
L 3-0
1991 1990/91 27 teams Denver, Colorado
-287 40th 20 62 62 0.244 -168 -119 -28700 0 0 Last Place in Division, Conference, and NBA DNQ DNQ
1992 1991/92 27 teams Denver, Colorado
-135 37th 24 58 58 0.293 -135 0 -13500 0 0 11th of 13 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
1993 1992/93 27 teams Denver, Colorado
-33 29th 36 46 46 0.439 -33 0 -3300 0 0 9th of 13 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
1994 1993/94 27 teams Denver, Colorado
107 14th 42 40 40 0.512 18 26 446262 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed W 3-2 (SEA) L 4-3 2nd Round
L 4-3
1995 1994/95 27 teams Denver, Colorado
9 23rd 41 41 41 0.500 9 26 35-26-26 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed L 3-0 1st Round
L 3-0
1996 1995/96 29 teams Denver, Colorado
-43 31st 35 47 47 0.427 -43 0 -4300 0 0 10th of 14 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
1997 1996/97 29 teams Denver, Colorado
-169 39th 21 61 61 0.256 -169 0 -16900 0 0 12th of 14 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
1998 1997/98 29 teams Denver, Colorado
-378 42nd 11 71 71 0.134 -259 -119 -37800 0 0 Last Place in Division, Conference, and NBA DNQ DNQ
1999 1998/99 29 teams Denver, Colorado
-105 35th 14 36 36 0.280 -105 0 -10500 0 0 12th of 14 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
2000 1999/00 29 teams Denver, Colorado
-51 32nd 35 47 47 0.427 -51 0 -5100 0 0 10th of 14 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
2001 2000/01 29 teams Denver, Colorado
0 25th 40 42 42 0.488 0 0 000 0 0 11th of 14 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
2002 2001/02 29 teams Denver, Colorado
-135 38th 27 55 55 0.329 -135 0 -13500 0 0 12th of 14 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
2003 2002/03 29 teams Denver, Colorado
-341 41st 17 65 65 0.207 -240 -101 -34100 0 0 Last Place in Division & Conference. Tied for worst record in NBA DNQ DNQ
2004 2003/04 29 teams Denver, Colorado
37 21st 43 39 39 0.524 32 28 60-23-23 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed L 4-1 1st Round
L 4-1
2005 2004/05 30 teams Denver, Colorado
112 12th 49 33 33 0.598 106 32 138-26-26 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #7 seed L 4-1 1st Round
L 4-1
2006 2005/06 30 teams Denver, Colorado
109 13th 44 38 38 0.537 48 91 139-30-30 0 0 Win Division Title. #3 seed in the Western Conf. L 4-1 1st Round
L 4-1
2007 2006/07 30 teams Denver, Colorado
65 19th 45 37 37 0.549 59 32 91-26-26 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #6 seed L 4-1 1st Round
L 4-1
2008 2007/08 30 teams Denver, Colorado
118 11th 50 32 32 0.610 118 32 150-32-32 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed L 4-0 1st Round
L 4-0
2009 2008/09 30 teams Denver, Colorado
538 1st 54 28 28 0.659 165 84 250288288 0 0 Tie for Division Title- (WTB w PORT.) #2 seed in Western Conf. W 4-1 (NOH) W 4-1 (DAL) L 4-2 (LAL) Conference Finals
L 4-2 (LAL)
2010 2009/10 30 teams Denver, Colorado
215 6th 53 29 29 0.646 153 84 238-22-22 0 0 Tie for Division Title-(WTB w Utah). #4 seed in Western Conf. L 4-2 (Utah) 1st Round
L 4-2 (Utah)
2011 2010/11 30 teams Denver, Colorado
124 9th 50 32 32 0.610 118 32 150-26-26 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #5 seed L 4-1 1st Round
L 4-1
2012 2011/12 30 teams Denver, Colorado
83 16th 38 28 28 0.576 68 28 97-14-14 0 0 (*Lockout shortened season) Qualify for Postseason- #6 seed L 4-3 1st Round
L 4-3
2013 2012/13 30 teams Denver, Colorado
212 7th 57 25 25 0.695 200 32 232-20-20 0 0 Qualify for Postseason- #3 seed in the West L 4-2 1st Round
L 4-2
2014 2013/14 30 teams Denver, Colorado
-41 30th 36 46 46 0.439 -41 0 -4100 0 0 11th of 15 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
2015 2014/15 30 teams Denver, Colorado
-107 36th 30 52 52 0.366 -107 0 -10700 0 0 12th of 15 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
2016 2015/16 30 teams Denver, Colorado
-74 33rd 33 49 49 0.402 -74 0 -7400 0 0 T-10th of 15 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
2017 2016/17 30 teams Denver, Colorado
0 26th 40 42 42 0.488 0 0 000 0 0 9th of 15 teams in the Western Conf.- (*only 1 GB of Blazers for final playoff spot). DNQ DNQ
2018 2017/18 30 teams Denver, Colorado
67 18th 46 36 36 0.561 67 0 6700 0 0 Game 82 became Play-in Game: *Lose in OT @MINN. (*5-team Northwest Div. separated by 3 wins!)- Last Place in Division, but only 3 GB of 1st. *SNUBBED* (46-36 record) 1st Round
*SNUBBED* (46-36 record)
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2018
Total Points Earned 67
Regular Season Summary Game 82 became Play-in Game: *Lose in OT @MINN. (*5-team Northwest Div. separated by 3 wins!)- Last Place in Division, but only 3 GB of 1st.
Post Season Summary 1st Round
*SNUBBED* (46-36 record)
2017
Total Points Earned 0
Regular Season Summary 9th of 15 teams in the Western Conf.- (*only 1 GB of Blazers for final playoff spot).
Post Season Summary DNQ
2016
Total Points Earned -74
Regular Season Summary T-10th of 15 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
2015
Total Points Earned -107
Regular Season Summary 12th of 15 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
2014
Total Points Earned -41
Regular Season Summary 11th of 15 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
2013
Total Points Earned 212
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason- #3 seed in the West
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-2
2012
Total Points Earned 83
Regular Season Summary (*Lockout shortened season) Qualify for Postseason- #6 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-3
2011
Total Points Earned 124
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #5 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-1
2010
Total Points Earned 215
Regular Season Summary Tie for Division Title-(WTB w Utah). #4 seed in Western Conf.
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-2 (Utah)
2009
Total Points Earned 538
Regular Season Summary Tie for Division Title- (WTB w PORT.) #2 seed in Western Conf.
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-2 (LAL)
2008
Total Points Earned 118
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-0
2007
Total Points Earned 65
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #6 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-1
2006
Total Points Earned 109
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #3 seed in the Western Conf.
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-1
2005
Total Points Earned 112
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #7 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-1
2004
Total Points Earned 37
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-1
2003
Total Points Earned -341
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division & Conference. Tied for worst record in NBA
Post Season Summary DNQ
2002
Total Points Earned -135
Regular Season Summary 12th of 14 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
2001
Total Points Earned 0
Regular Season Summary 11th of 14 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
2000
Total Points Earned -51
Regular Season Summary 10th of 14 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1999
Total Points Earned -105
Regular Season Summary 12th of 14 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1998
Total Points Earned -378
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division, Conference, and NBA
Post Season Summary DNQ
1997
Total Points Earned -169
Regular Season Summary 12th of 14 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1996
Total Points Earned -43
Regular Season Summary 10th of 14 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1995
Total Points Earned 9
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-0
1994
Total Points Earned 107
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-3
1993
Total Points Earned -33
Regular Season Summary 9th of 13 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1992
Total Points Earned -135
Regular Season Summary 11th of 13 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1991
Total Points Earned -287
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division, Conference, and NBA
Post Season Summary DNQ
1990
Total Points Earned 28
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #7 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-0
1989
Total Points Earned 38
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #6 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-0
1988
Total Points Earned 287
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Western Conf.
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-2
1987
Total Points Earned -28
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-0
1986
Total Points Earned 154
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #3 seed
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-2
1985
Total Points Earned 430
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Western Conf.
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-1
1984
Total Points Earned 0
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #7 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-2
1983
Total Points Earned 123
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #4 seed
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-1
1982
Total Points Earned 80
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #4 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 2-1
1981
Total Points Earned -28
Regular Season Summary 8th of 12 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1980
Total Points Earned -92
Regular Season Summary T-8th of 11 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1979
Total Points Earned 90
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #4 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 2-1
1978
Total Points Earned 505
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. Postseason as #2 seed. Get a Bye.
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-2
1977
Total Points Earned 234
Regular Season Summary (*Join NBA via ABA-NBA Merger.) Inaugural Season- Win Division Title. Earn a Bye. #2 seed in the West
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-2

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