The 2016-17 Denver Nuggets season marked a period of transition and growth. Under head coach Michael Malone, the team finished with a 40-42 record, narrowly missing the playoffs by one spot in the Western Conference standings. The season was highlighted by the emergence of Nikola Jokić, who became a central figure and one of the most promising young talents in the league.
Jokić’s versatility and playmaking ability were crucial, as he averaged 16.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. The Nuggets also saw significant contributions from players like Gary Harris and Wilson Chandler. Despite their offensive prowess, ranking third in points per game, the team’s defensive struggles were evident, ranking 29th in points allowed. This discrepancy underscored the need for defensive improvements to become a more competitive force in the future.
- Regular Season Record: 40-42
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Denver Nuggets Roster and Stats for 2016-17 Season
POINTS
Danilo Gallinari
18.2
REBOUNDS
Nikola Jokić
9.8
ASSISTS
Jameer Nelson
5.1
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Danilo Gallinari | 63 | 18.2 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 38.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nikola Jokić | 73 | 16.7 | 9.8 | 4.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 32.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Wilson Chandler | 71 | 15.7 | 6.5 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 33.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Gary Harris | 57 | 14.9 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 42.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Will Barton | 60 | 13.7 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 37.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | 55 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 31.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jamal Murray | 82 | 9.9 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 33.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kenneth Faried | 61 | 9.6 | 7.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jameer Nelson | 75 | 9.2 | 2.6 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 38.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mason Plumlee | 27 | 9.1 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jusuf Nurkić | 45 | 8.0 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Darrell Arthur | 41 | 6.4 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 45.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | 62 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 40.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Malik Beasley | 22 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 32.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Johnny O'Bryant | 7 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 66.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jarnell Stokes | 2 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike Miller | 20 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 40.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Alonzo Gee | 13 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Roy Hibbert | 6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Denver Nuggets 2016-17 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2016-17 season for the Denver Nuggets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 107-102 | |
| Oct 29, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-113 | |
| Oct 31, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 105-102 | |
| Nov 03, 2016 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-99 | |
| Nov 05, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 103-86 | |
| Nov 06, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | W 123-107 | |
| Nov 08, 2016 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 108-107 | |
| Nov 10, 2016 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 125-101 | |
| Nov 12, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 106-95 | |
| Nov 13, 2016 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-105 | |
| Nov 16, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 120-104 | |
| Nov 18, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 113-111 | |
| Nov 20, 2016 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 105-91 | |
| Nov 22, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 110-107 | |
| Nov 23, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | L 108-83 | |
| Nov 25, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 132-129 | |
| Nov 27, 2016 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 120-114 | |
| Nov 30, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | L 106-98 | |
| Dec 02, 2016 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 128-110 | |
| Dec 03, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | L 105-98 | |
| Dec 05, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-98 | |
| Dec 07, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 116-111 | |
| Dec 08, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | L 92-85 | |
| Dec 10, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | W 121-113 | |
| Dec 12, 2016 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 112-92 | |
| Dec 15, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 132-120 | |
| Dec 17, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | W 127-114 | |
| Dec 19, 2016 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 117-107 | |
| Dec 20, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 119-102 | |
| Dec 23, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 109-108 | |
| Dec 26, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-102 | |
| Dec 28, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 105-103 | |
| Dec 30, 2016 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 124-122 | |
| Jan 02, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 127-119 | |
| Jan 03, 2017 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 120-113 | |
| Jan 05, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 127-99 | |
| Jan 07, 2017 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 121-106 | |
| Jan 12, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 140-112 | |
| Jan 16, 2017 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 125-112 | |
| Jan 17, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 127-121 | |
| Jan 19, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 118-104 | |
| Jan 21, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 123-98 | |
| Jan 22, 2017 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 111-108 | |
| Jan 24, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 103-93 | |
| Jan 26, 2017 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 127-120 | |
| Jan 28, 2017 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 123-112 | |
| Jan 31, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 120-116 | |
| Feb 01, 2017 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 119-99 | |
| Feb 03, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 121-117 | |
| Feb 04, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 121-97 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 110-87 | |
| Feb 08, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 117-106 | |
| Feb 10, 2017 | @ New York Knicks | W 131-123 | |
| Feb 11, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 125-109 | |
| Feb 13, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 132-110 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 112-99 | |
| Feb 23, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 116-100 | |
| Feb 24, 2017 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 129-109 | |
| Feb 26, 2017 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 105-98 | |
| Feb 28, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 125-107 | |
| Mar 01, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-98 | |
| Mar 04, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 112-102 | |
| Mar 06, 2017 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 108-96 | |
| Mar 08, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 123-113 | |
| Mar 10, 2017 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 119-99 | |
| Mar 11, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 105-92 | |
| Mar 13, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 129-101 | |
| Mar 16, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 129-114 | |
| Mar 18, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 109-105 | |
| Mar 20, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | L 125-124 | |
| Mar 22, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 126-113 | |
| Mar 24, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 125-117 | |
| Mar 26, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 115-90 | |
| Mar 28, 2017 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 122-113 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 122-114 | |
| Apr 02, 2017 | @ Miami Heat | W 116-113 | |
| Apr 04, 2017 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 134-131 | |
| Apr 05, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | L 110-104 | |
| Apr 07, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 122-106 | |
| Apr 09, 2017 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 106-105 | |
| Apr 11, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 109-91 | |
| Apr 12, 2017 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 111-105 |