The Denver Nuggets entered the 2024-25 NBA season with high expectations following their prior successes. Nikola Jokić continued to dominate as a central figure, leading the team in scoring and assists. The Nuggets fortified their roster during the offseason, adding key defensive pieces that complemented their already potent offensive lineup.
Throughout the season, Denver maintained a strong position in the Western Conference standings, consistently showcasing their depth and versatility. Young talents like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. stepped up, providing critical support in clutch moments. Their three-point shooting and improved defense were pivotal in securing numerous close victories.
As the playoffs approached, the Nuggets were considered strong contenders, leveraging their experience and cohesive team play. Their journey through the postseason was marked by intense matchups, ultimately underscoring their resilience and strategic prowess. The 2024-25 season further solidified the Nuggets as a formidable force in the NBA landscape.
- Regular Season Record: 50-32
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-3, Western Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Denver Nuggets Roster and Stats for 2024-25 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Nikola Jokić | 70 | 29.6 | 12.7 | 10.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 41.7 | 14 | 26.2 | 12.7 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 38.0 |
| Jamal Murray | 67 | 21.4 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 39.3 | 14 | 21.8 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 35.4 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 77 | 18.2 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 39.5 | 14 | 9.1 | 5.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 34.3 |
| Christian Braun | 79 | 15.4 | 5.2 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 39.7 | 14 | 12.6 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 29.6 |
| Aaron Gordon | 51 | 14.7 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 43.6 | 14 | 16.2 | 7.6 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 37.9 |
| Russell Westbrook | 75 | 13.3 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 32.3 | 13 | 11.7 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 31.7 |
| Julian Strawther | 65 | 9.0 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 34.9 | 9 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 50.0 |
| Peyton Watson | 68 | 8.1 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 35.3 | 14 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 36.8 |
| Jalen Pickett | 49 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 39.6 | 8 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 33.3 |
| DeAndre Jordan | 56 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 7 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Dario Šarić | 16 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 26.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Zeke Nnaji | 57 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 32.7 | 6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 16.7 |
| Hunter Tyson | 51 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 31.1 | 5 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Vlatko Čančar | 13 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 26.7 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| PJ Hall | 19 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Trey Alexander | 24 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 17.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spencer Jones | 20 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 5.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Denver Nuggets in the 2025 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Los Angeles Clippers
In the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets showcased their depth and resilience, decisively leveraging their strong defensive play and the leadership of Nikola Jokić. With a well-balanced offensive attack, they managed to outmaneuver their opponents, securing a series victory and setting a formidable tone for their post-season campaign. The Nuggets' ability to adapt and execute under pressure highlighted their championship aspirations.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2025 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-110 | |
| Apr 21, 2025 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-102 | |
| Apr 24, 2025 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 117-83 | |
| Apr 26, 2025 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 101-99 | |
| Apr 29, 2025 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 131-115 | |
| May 01, 2025 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 111-105 | |
| May 03, 2025 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 120-101 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
In the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets showcased their depth and resilience, capitalizing on Nikola Jokić's exceptional playmaking and scoring ability. Young talents like Jalen Pickett provided crucial support, creating a formidable inside-outside combination that challenged their opponents. Their defensive adjustments and strategic versatility made them a tough matchup, keeping their championship aspirations alive.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2025 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 121-119 | |
| May 07, 2025 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 149-106 | |
| May 09, 2025 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 113-104 | |
| May 11, 2025 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 92-87 | |
| May 13, 2025 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 112-105 | |
| May 15, 2025 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 119-107 | |
| May 18, 2025 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 125-93 |
Denver Nuggets 2024-25 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2024-25 season for the Denver Nuggets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 102-87 | |
| Oct 26, 2024 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 109-104 | |
| Oct 28, 2024 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 127-125 | |
| Oct 29, 2024 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 144-139 | |
| Nov 01, 2024 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 119-116 | |
| Nov 02, 2024 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 129-103 | |
| Nov 04, 2024 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 121-119 | |
| Nov 06, 2024 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 124-122 | |
| Nov 08, 2024 | vs. Miami Heat | W 135-122 | |
| Nov 10, 2024 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 122-120 | |
| Nov 15, 2024 | @ New Orleans Pelicans (NBA Cup) | L 101-94 | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 105-90 | |
| Nov 19, 2024 | @ Memphis Grizzlies (NBA Cup) | W 122-110 | |
| Nov 22, 2024 | vs. Dallas Mavericks (NBA Cup) | L 123-120 | |
| Nov 23, 2024 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 127-102 | |
| Nov 25, 2024 | vs. New York Knicks | L 145-118 | |
| Nov 27, 2024 | @ Utah Jazz | W 122-103 | |
| Dec 01, 2024 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 126-122 | |
| Dec 03, 2024 | vs. Golden State Warriors (NBA Cup) | W 119-115 | |
| Dec 05, 2024 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 126-114 | |
| Dec 07, 2024 | @ Washington Wizards | L 122-113 | |
| Dec 08, 2024 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 141-111 | |
| Dec 13, 2024 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 120-98 | |
| Dec 16, 2024 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 130-129 | |
| Dec 19, 2024 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 126-124 | |
| Dec 22, 2024 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 132-129 | |
| Dec 23, 2024 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 117-90 | |
| Dec 25, 2024 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 110-100 | |
| Dec 27, 2024 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 149-135 | |
| Dec 28, 2024 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 134-121 | |
| Dec 30, 2024 | @ Utah Jazz | W 132-121 | |
| Jan 01, 2025 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 139-120 | |
| Jan 03, 2025 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 113-110 | |
| Jan 04, 2025 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 122-111 | |
| Jan 07, 2025 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 118-106 | |
| Jan 08, 2025 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 126-103 | |
| Jan 10, 2025 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 124-105 | |
| Jan 12, 2025 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 112-101 | |
| Jan 14, 2025 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 118-99 | |
| Jan 15, 2025 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 128-108 | |
| Jan 17, 2025 | @ Miami Heat | W 133-113 | |
| Jan 19, 2025 | @ Orlando Magic | W 113-100 | |
| Jan 21, 2025 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 144-109 | |
| Jan 23, 2025 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 132-123 | |
| Jan 25, 2025 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 133-104 | |
| Jan 27, 2025 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 129-121 | |
| Jan 29, 2025 | @ New York Knicks | L 122-112 | |
| Jan 31, 2025 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 137-134 | |
| Feb 01, 2025 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 107-104 | |
| Feb 03, 2025 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 125-113 | |
| Feb 05, 2025 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 144-119 | |
| Feb 06, 2025 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 112-90 | |
| Feb 08, 2025 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 122-105 | |
| Feb 10, 2025 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 146-117 | |
| Feb 12, 2025 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 132-121 | |
| Feb 20, 2025 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 129-115 | |
| Feb 22, 2025 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-100 | |
| Feb 24, 2025 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 125-116 | |
| Feb 27, 2025 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 121-112 | |
| Feb 28, 2025 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 134-119 | |
| Mar 02, 2025 | @ Boston Celtics | L 110-103 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 116-110 | |
| Mar 07, 2025 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 149-141 | |
| Mar 09, 2025 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 127-103 | |
| Mar 10, 2025 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 140-127 | |
| Mar 12, 2025 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 115-95 | |
| Mar 14, 2025 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 131-126 | |
| Mar 15, 2025 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 126-123 | |
| Mar 17, 2025 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 114-105 | |
| Mar 19, 2025 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 120-108 | |
| Mar 21, 2025 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 128-109 | |
| Mar 23, 2025 | @ Houston Rockets | W 116-111 | |
| Mar 24, 2025 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 129-119 | |
| Mar 26, 2025 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 127-117 | |
| Mar 28, 2025 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 129-93 | |
| Apr 01, 2025 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 140-139 | |
| Apr 02, 2025 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 113-106 | |
| Apr 04, 2025 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 118-104 | |
| Apr 06, 2025 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 125-120 | |
| Apr 09, 2025 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 124-116 | |
| Apr 11, 2025 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 117-109 | |
| Apr 13, 2025 | @ Houston Rockets | W 126-111 |