Denver Nuggets Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	39.1%
2023-24 – First Round	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 5 (4-1)
2022-23 – Finals	Miami Heat	Won in 5 (4-1)
2022-23 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 4 (4-0)
2022-23 – Conf Semi	Phoenix Suns	Won in 6 (4-2)
2022-23 – First Round	Minnesota Timberwolves	Won in 5 (4-1)
2021-22 – First Round	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2020-21 – Conf Semi	Phoenix Suns	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2020-21 – First Round	Portland Trail Blazers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2019-20 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2019-20 – Conf Semi	Los Angeles Clippers	Won in 7 (4-3)
2019-20 – First Round	Utah Jazz	Won in 7 (4-3)
2018-19 – Conf Semi	Portland Trail Blazers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2018-19 – First Round	San Antonio Spurs	Won in 7 (4-3)
2012-13 – First Round	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2011-12 – First Round	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2010-11 – First Round	Oklahoma City Thunder	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2009-10 – First Round	Utah Jazz	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2008-09 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2008-09 – Conf Semi	Dallas Mavericks	Won in 5 (4-1)
2008-09 – First Round	New Orleans Hornets	Won in 5 (4-1)
2007-08 – First Round	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2006-07 – First Round	San Antonio Spurs	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2005-06 – First Round	Los Angeles Clippers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2004-05 – First Round	San Antonio Spurs	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2003-04 – First Round	Minnesota Timberwolves	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1994-95 – First Round	San Antonio Spurs	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1993-94 – Conf Semi	Utah Jazz	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1993-94 – First Round	Seattle SuperSonics	Won in 5 (3-2)
1989-90 – First Round	San Antonio Spurs	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1988-89 – First Round	Phoenix Suns	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1987-88 – Conf Semi	Dallas Mavericks	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1987-88 – First Round	Seattle SuperSonics	Won in 5 (3-2)
1986-87 – First Round	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1985-86 – Conf Semi	Houston Rockets	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1985-86 – First Round	Portland Trail Blazers	Won in 4 (3-1)
1984-85 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1984-85 – Conf Semi	Utah Jazz	Won in 5 (4-1)
1984-85 – First Round	San Antonio Spurs	Won in 5 (3-2)
1983-84 – First Round	Utah Jazz	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1982-83 – Conf Semi	San Antonio Spurs	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1982-83 – First Round	Phoenix Suns	Won in 3 (2-1)
1981-82 – First Round	Phoenix Suns	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1978-79 – First Round	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1977-78 – Conf Finals	Seattle SuperSonics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1977-78 – Conf Semi	Milwaukee Bucks	Won in 7 (4-3)
1976-77 – Conf Semi	Portland Trail Blazers	Lost in 6 (2-4)

Denver Nuggets Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	17-17 (50%)	13-21 (38.2%)	2024 – First Round
0-1	6-11 (35.3%)	3-14 (17.6%)	2022 – First Round
0-2	5-6 (45.5%)	0-11 (0%)	2022 – First Round
0-3	4-2 (66.7%)	0-6 (0%)	2022 – First Round
1-0	8-9 (47.1%)	10-7 (58.8%)	2024 – First Round
1-1	3-12 (20%)	5-10 (33.3%)	2023 – Finals
1-2	4-13 (23.5%)	3-14 (17.6%)	2020 – Conf Finals
1-3	8-9 (47.1%)	2-15 (11.8%)	2022 – First Round
2-0	4-4 (50%)	8-0 (100%)	2024 – First Round
2-1	4-3 (57.1%)	6-1 (85.7%)	2023 – Finals
2-2	4-3 (57.1%)	3-4 (42.9%)	2023 – Conf Semi
2-3	4-7 (36.4%)	2-9 (18.2%)	2020 – Conf Semi
3-0	1-3 (25%)	4-0 (100%)	2024 – First Round
3-1	6-1 (85.7%)	7-0 (100%)	2024 – First Round
3-2	2-3 (40%)	4-1 (80%)	2023 – Conf Semi
3-3	4-3 (57.1%)	4-3 (57.1%)	2020 – Conf Semi

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	3-6 (33.3%)	4-5 (44.4%)	1995 – First Round
0-1	1-5 (16.7%)	1-5 (16.7%)	1995 – First Round
0-2	1-4 (20%)	1-4 (20%)	1995 – First Round
1-0	0-3 (0%)	3-0 (100%)	1988 – First Round
1-1	4-0 (100%)	3-1 (75%)	1988 – First Round
1-2	1-0 (100%)	1-0 (100%)	1994 – First Round
2-1	1-3 (25%)	3-1 (75%)	1988 – First Round
2-2	3-1 (75%)	3-1 (75%)	1994 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	2-1 (66.7%)	1-2 (33.3%)	1983 – First Round
0-1	1-0 (100%)	1-0 (100%)	1983 – First Round
1-0	0-2 (0%)	0-2 (0%)	1982 – First Round
1-1	1-2 (33.3%)	1-2 (33.3%)	1983 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Denver Nuggets history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in Denver Nuggets history is coming back from 1-3, which they've managed 2 times. The most recent 1-3 comeback was against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2020 Western Conference Semifinals, when the Nuggets came back and won in 7 games.

How many times have the Denver Nuggets played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The Denver Nuggets have played 34 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 13-21 (38.2%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2024 Western Conference First Round, in which they beat the 2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers in 5 games.

How many times have the Denver Nuggets played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The Denver Nuggets have played 9 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 4-5 (44.4%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 1995 Western Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 1994-95 San Antonio Spurs in 3 games.

How many times have the Denver Nuggets played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The Denver Nuggets have played 3 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 1-2 (33.3%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1983 Western Conference First Round, in which they beat the 1982-83 Phoenix Suns in 3 games.

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