The 2005-06 Denver Nuggets finished the NBA regular season with a 44-38 record, securing the Northwest Division title. Led by head coach George Karl, the team was spearheaded by star forward Carmelo Anthony, who averaged 26.5 points per game, establishing himself as one of the league’s elite scorers. Veteran point guard Andre Miller orchestrated the offense, contributing 13.7 points and 8.2 assists per game. Despite their division success, the Nuggets faced challenges with injuries, particularly to Kenyon Martin, which affected their depth and consistency.
In the playoffs, Denver entered as the third seed in the Western Conference but struggled against the sixth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets were eliminated in the first round, losing the series 4-1. This early exit highlighted the team’s need for further roster improvements and consistency to advance deeper into the postseason. Overall, the season marked a step forward with the division title but also underscored the areas requiring enhancement for future success.
- Regular Season Record: 44-38
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 1-4
Denver Nuggets Roster and Stats for 2005-06 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Carmelo Anthony | 80 | 26.5 | 4.9 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 24.3 | 5 | 21.0 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Andre Miller | 82 | 13.7 | 4.3 | 8.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 18.5 | 5 | 16.4 | 4.4 | 7.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Ruben Patterson | 26 | 13.2 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 16.7 | 4 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kenyon Martin | 56 | 12.9 | 6.3 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 22.7 | 2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Marcus Camby | 56 | 12.8 | 11.9 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 9.1 | 5 | 11.4 | 11.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| Earl Boykins | 60 | 12.6 | 1.4 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 34.6 | 5 | 11.0 | 1.4 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 21.1 |
| Voshon Lenard | 12 | 8.3 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Earl Watson | 46 | 7.5 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 39.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Greg Buckner | 73 | 6.7 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 35.4 | 5 | 12.6 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 31.3 |
| DerMarr Johnson | 58 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 35.0 | 3 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 10.0 |
| Eduardo Nájera | 64 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 33.3 | 4 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Reggie Evans | 26 | 5.2 | 8.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 5 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Francisco Elson | 72 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 20.0 | 5 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Howard Eisley | 19 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 31.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Linas Kleiza | 61 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 15.4 | 3 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Julius Hodge | 14 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nenê | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charles Smith | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bryon Russell | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Denver Nuggets in the 2006 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Los Angeles Clippers
In the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round. Despite having a strong season led by Carmelo Anthony, the Nuggets struggled against the Clippers' cohesive team play and robust defense, ultimately losing the series 4-1. The Clippers' ability to contain Anthony and capitalize on Denver's inconsistent performance highlighted the challenges the Nuggets faced in advancing past the opening round.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 89-87 | |
| Apr 24, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 98-87 | |
| Apr 27, 2006 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 94-87 | |
| Apr 29, 2006 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 100-86 | |
| May 01, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-83 |
Denver Nuggets 2005-06 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2005-06 season for the Denver Nuggets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2005 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 102-91 | |
| Nov 02, 2005 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-97 | |
| Nov 04, 2005 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-68 | |
| Nov 06, 2005 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 112-92 | |
| Nov 09, 2005 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 107-91 | |
| Nov 11, 2005 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 101-85 | |
| Nov 13, 2005 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-91 | |
| Nov 15, 2005 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 83-80 | |
| Nov 16, 2005 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 91-81 | |
| Nov 18, 2005 | vs. New York Knicks | W 95-86 | |
| Nov 20, 2005 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 99-83 | |
| Nov 22, 2005 | @ Washington Wizards | W 108-105 | |
| Nov 23, 2005 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 114-89 | |
| Nov 25, 2005 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-95 | |
| Nov 28, 2005 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 101-92 | |
| Nov 30, 2005 | vs. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | L 102-95 | |
| Dec 02, 2005 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 102-97 | |
| Dec 03, 2005 | vs. Miami Heat | W 101-99 | |
| Dec 06, 2005 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 125-116 | |
| Dec 09, 2005 | @ Miami Heat | W 100-92 | |
| Dec 10, 2005 | @ Orlando Magic | L 94-83 | |
| Dec 13, 2005 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 101-85 | |
| Dec 15, 2005 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-85 | |
| Dec 16, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 115-106 | |
| Dec 18, 2005 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 110-107 | |
| Dec 21, 2005 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 116-110 | |
| Dec 23, 2005 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 108-86 | |
| Dec 26, 2005 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 118-112 | |
| Dec 27, 2005 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 108-106 | |
| Dec 29, 2005 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 112-105 | |
| Dec 31, 2005 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 98-88 | |
| Jan 02, 2006 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 120-110 | |
| Jan 04, 2006 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 106-86 | |
| Jan 06, 2006 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 114-112 | |
| Jan 08, 2006 | @ Houston Rockets | W 92-90 | |
| Jan 10, 2006 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 139-137 | |
| Jan 13, 2006 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 103-89 | |
| Jan 14, 2006 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 100-93 | |
| Jan 16, 2006 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 97-94 | |
| Jan 18, 2006 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 90-89 | |
| Jan 20, 2006 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 113-83 | |
| Jan 22, 2006 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 89-85 | |
| Jan 23, 2006 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 107-101 | |
| Jan 25, 2006 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-94 | |
| Jan 27, 2006 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-87 | |
| Jan 28, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 112-79 | |
| Jan 31, 2006 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 98-91 | |
| Feb 01, 2006 | @ Utah Jazz | L 103-90 | |
| Feb 04, 2006 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 105-104 | |
| Feb 06, 2006 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 122-114 | |
| Feb 08, 2006 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 110-107 | |
| Feb 10, 2006 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 113-104 | |
| Feb 12, 2006 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 120-112 | |
| Feb 15, 2006 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 116-101 | |
| Feb 21, 2006 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 100-84 | |
| Feb 24, 2006 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-101 | |
| Feb 27, 2006 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 110-89 | |
| Mar 01, 2006 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 98-87 | |
| Mar 03, 2006 | @ Houston Rockets | L 89-78 | |
| Mar 04, 2006 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 110-94 | |
| Mar 06, 2006 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 115-101 | |
| Mar 09, 2006 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 97-93 | |
| Mar 10, 2006 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 108-97 | |
| Mar 12, 2006 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-101 | |
| Mar 13, 2006 | @ New York Knicks | W 108-96 | |
| Mar 15, 2006 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 101-99 | |
| Mar 17, 2006 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 116-102 | |
| Mar 18, 2006 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 109-94 | |
| Mar 22, 2006 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 104-92 | |
| Mar 24, 2006 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 117-104 | |
| Mar 25, 2006 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-96 | |
| Mar 29, 2006 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 115-104 | |
| Mar 31, 2006 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-94 | |
| Apr 02, 2006 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 103-79 | |
| Apr 04, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 111-109 | |
| Apr 06, 2006 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-108 | |
| Apr 08, 2006 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 95-92 | |
| Apr 10, 2006 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 110-98 | |
| Apr 12, 2006 | @ Utah Jazz | L 104-83 | |
| Apr 15, 2006 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 100-82 | |
| Apr 17, 2006 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 86-83 | |
| Apr 19, 2006 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 109-98 |