The 2021-22 Denver Nuggets navigated a challenging season, primarily due to injuries to key players. Despite the absence of star guard Jamal Murray for the entire season and Michael Porter Jr. for most of it, the Nuggets managed to secure a playoff spot. They finished the regular season with a 48-34 record, landing them the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
Nikola Jokić, the reigning MVP, delivered an extraordinary performance, averaging 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game. His efforts earned him the MVP award for the second consecutive year. In the playoffs, Denver faced the Golden State Warriors in the first round. Despite Jokić’s brilliance, the Nuggets were eliminated in five games by the eventual NBA champions. This season highlighted Denver’s resilience and depth, setting a foundation for a hopeful return of their injured stars in the next campaign.
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 1-4
Denver Nuggets Roster and Stats for 2021-22 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Nikola Jokić | 74 | 27.1 | 13.8 | 7.9 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 33.7 | 5 | 31.0 | 13.2 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 27.8 |
| Aaron Gordon | 75 | 15.0 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 33.5 | 5 | 13.8 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 20.0 |
| Will Barton | 71 | 14.7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 36.5 | 5 | 13.8 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 39.3 |
| Monte Morris | 75 | 12.6 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 39.5 | 5 | 14.0 | 2.2 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 42.3 |
| Jeff Green | 75 | 10.3 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 31.5 | 5 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 37.5 |
| Bones Hyland | 69 | 10.1 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 36.6 | 5 | 9.2 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 34.8 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 9 | 9.9 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 20.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | 31 | 8.9 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 32.4 | 5 | 10.6 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 66.7 |
| Bryn Forbes | 35 | 8.6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 41.0 | 5 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 36.4 |
| Zeke Nnaji | 41 | 6.6 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 46.2 | 2 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| JaMychal Green | 67 | 6.4 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 26.6 | 5 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 20.0 |
| Austin Rivers | 67 | 6.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 34.2 | 5 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 33.3 |
| PJ Dozier | 18 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 31.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Facundo Campazzo | 65 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 30.1 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Davon Reed | 48 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 43.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Vlatko Čančar | 15 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 58.3 | 2 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Markus Howard | 31 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 40.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bol Bol | 14 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rayjon Tucker | 3 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Ennis III | 3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Petr Cornelie | 13 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 12.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Carlik Jones | 2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Denver Nuggets in the 2022 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Golden State Warriors
In the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets faced a formidable challenge against the Golden State Warriors. Despite the MVP-caliber performances from Nikola Jokić, the Nuggets struggled to contain the Warriors' explosive offense, ultimately falling in five games. The series highlighted Denver's need for additional support around Jokić, with injuries to key players like Jamal Murray significantly impacting their playoff run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 123-107 | |
| Apr 18, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 126-106 | |
| Apr 21, 2022 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 118-113 | |
| Apr 24, 2022 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 126-121 | |
| Apr 27, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 102-98 |
Denver Nuggets 2021-22 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2021-22 season for the Denver Nuggets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 110-98 | |
| Oct 22, 2021 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 102-96 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-87 | |
| Oct 26, 2021 | @ Utah Jazz | L 122-110 | |
| Oct 29, 2021 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 106-75 | |
| Oct 30, 2021 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 93-91 | |
| Nov 01, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 106-97 | |
| Nov 03, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 108-106 | |
| Nov 06, 2021 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 95-94 | |
| Nov 08, 2021 | vs. Miami Heat | W 113-96 | |
| Nov 10, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 101-98 | |
| Nov 12, 2021 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 105-96 | |
| Nov 14, 2021 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 124-95 | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 111-101 | |
| Nov 18, 2021 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 103-89 | |
| Nov 19, 2021 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 114-108 | |
| Nov 21, 2021 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 126-97 | |
| Nov 23, 2021 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 119-100 | |
| Nov 26, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 120-109 | |
| Nov 29, 2021 | @ Miami Heat | W 120-111 | |
| Dec 01, 2021 | @ Orlando Magic | L 108-103 | |
| Dec 04, 2021 | @ New York Knicks | W 113-99 | |
| Dec 06, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 109-97 | |
| Dec 08, 2021 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 120-114 | |
| Dec 09, 2021 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 123-111 | |
| Dec 11, 2021 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 127-112 | |
| Dec 13, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 113-107 | |
| Dec 15, 2021 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 124-107 | |
| Dec 17, 2021 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 133-115 | |
| Dec 22, 2021 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 108-94 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 115-107 | |
| Dec 26, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-100 | |
| Dec 28, 2021 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 89-86 | |
| Jan 01, 2022 | @ Houston Rockets | W 124-111 | |
| Jan 03, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 103-89 | |
| Jan 05, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 115-109 | |
| Jan 07, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 121-111 | |
| Jan 09, 2022 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 99-95 | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 87-85 | |
| Jan 13, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 140-108 | |
| Jan 15, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 133-96 | |
| Jan 16, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 125-102 | |
| Jan 19, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 130-128 | |
| Jan 21, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 122-118 | |
| Jan 23, 2022 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 117-111 | |
| Jan 25, 2022 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 110-105 | |
| Jan 26, 2022 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 124-118 | |
| Jan 28, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 116-105 | |
| Jan 30, 2022 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 136-100 | |
| Feb 01, 2022 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 130-115 | |
| Feb 02, 2022 | @ Utah Jazz | L 108-104 | |
| Feb 04, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 113-105 | |
| Feb 06, 2022 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 124-104 | |
| Feb 08, 2022 | vs. New York Knicks | W 132-115 | |
| Feb 11, 2022 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-102 | |
| Feb 12, 2022 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 110-109 | |
| Feb 14, 2022 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 121-111 | |
| Feb 16, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 117-116 | |
| Feb 24, 2022 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 128-110 | |
| Feb 26, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 115-110 | |
| Feb 27, 2022 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 124-92 | |
| Mar 02, 2022 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 119-107 | |
| Mar 04, 2022 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 116-101 | |
| Mar 06, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 138-130 | |
| Mar 07, 2022 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 131-124 | |
| Mar 09, 2022 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 106-100 | |
| Mar 10, 2022 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 113-102 | |
| Mar 12, 2022 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 127-115 | |
| Mar 14, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-110 | |
| Mar 16, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | W 127-109 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 119-116 | |
| Mar 20, 2022 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 124-104 | |
| Mar 22, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 127-115 | |
| Mar 24, 2022 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 140-130 | |
| Mar 26, 2022 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 113-107 | |
| Mar 28, 2022 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 113-109 | |
| Mar 30, 2022 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 125-118 | |
| Apr 01, 2022 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 136-130 | |
| Apr 03, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 129-118 | |
| Apr 05, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 116-97 | |
| Apr 07, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 122-109 | |
| Apr 10, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 146-141 |