The 2019-20 Denver Nuggets navigated a challenging NBA season marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, finishing with a 46-27 record, securing the third seed in the Western Conference. Under head coach Michael Malone, the team was led by stars Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray.
In the playoffs, the Nuggets made history by becoming the first team to overcome two 3-1 series deficits in a single postseason. They defeated the Utah Jazz in the first round and the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round, showcasing resilience and determination.
Their playoff run concluded in the Western Conference Finals, where they fell to the eventual champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, in five games. Jokić’s exceptional playmaking and Murray’s scoring outbursts were highlights, establishing Denver as a formidable force moving forward.
- Regular Season Record: 46-27
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-3, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-3, Western Conference Finals: 1-4
Denver Nuggets Roster and Stats for 2019-20 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Nikola Jokić | 73 | 19.9 | 9.7 | 7.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 31.4 | 19 | 24.4 | 9.8 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 42.9 |
| Jamal Murray | 59 | 18.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 34.6 | 19 | 26.5 | 4.8 | 6.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 45.3 |
| Will Barton | 58 | 15.1 | 6.3 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 37.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jerami Grant | 71 | 12.0 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 38.9 | 19 | 11.6 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 32.6 |
| Paul Millsap | 51 | 11.6 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 43.5 | 19 | 8.0 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 34.1 |
| Gary Harris | 56 | 10.4 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 33.3 | 14 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 36.5 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 55 | 9.3 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 42.2 | 19 | 11.4 | 6.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 38.2 |
| Monte Morris | 73 | 9.0 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 37.8 | 19 | 9.1 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 30.0 |
| Malik Beasley | 41 | 7.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 36.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mason Plumlee | 61 | 7.2 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 19 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| PJ Dozier | 29 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 34.7 | 12 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 25.0 |
| Bol Bol | 7 | 5.7 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 44.4 | 4 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 66.7 |
| Torrey Craig | 58 | 5.4 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 32.6 | 19 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 26.2 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | 7 | 5.3 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 33.3 | 5 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Troy Daniels | 6 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 30.0 | 6 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | 34 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jordan McRae | 4 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tyler Cook | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Noah Vonleh | 7 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Vlatko Čančar | 14 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 16.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Denver Nuggets in the 2020 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Utah Jazz
In the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets showcased remarkable resilience, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit against the Utah Jazz. Led by the stellar performances of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić, the Nuggets rallied to win the series in seven games, with Murray delivering multiple 50-point games and Jokić hitting a clutch series-winning shot in Game 7. This comeback marked the beginning of a historic playoff run for Denver, highlighting their tenacity and depth.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2020 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 135-125 | |
| Aug 19, 2020 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 124-105 | |
| Aug 21, 2020 | @ Utah Jazz | L 124-87 | |
| Aug 23, 2020 | @ Utah Jazz | L 129-127 | |
| Aug 25, 2020 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 117-107 | |
| Aug 30, 2020 | @ Utah Jazz | W 119-107 | |
| Sep 01, 2020 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 80-78 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Los Angeles Clippers
In the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets made headlines during the second round with a remarkable comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers. Down 3-1 in the series, the Nuggets, led by standout performances from Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, won three consecutive games to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals. Their resilience and dynamic play highlighted Denver's tenacity and ability to thrive under pressure.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 120-97 | |
| Sep 05, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 110-101 | |
| Sep 07, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 113-107 | |
| Sep 09, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 96-85 | |
| Sep 11, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 111-105 | |
| Sep 13, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 111-98 | |
| Sep 15, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 104-89 |
2020 Conference Championship vs. Los Angeles Lakers
In the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets made a remarkable run to the Western Conference Finals, showcasing resilience and tenacity. They became the first team in NBA history to come back from 3-1 deficits in consecutive series, defeating the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite their spirited performances, the Nuggets ultimately fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, but their journey highlighted the emergence of stars like Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 126-114 | |
| Sep 20, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-103 | |
| Sep 22, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-106 | |
| Sep 24, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 114-108 | |
| Sep 26, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 117-107 |
Denver Nuggets 2019-20 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2019-20 season for the Denver Nuggets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2019 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 108-100 | |
| Oct 25, 2019 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 108-107 | |
| Oct 28, 2019 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 101-94 | |
| Oct 29, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 109-106 | |
| Oct 31, 2019 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 122-107 | |
| Nov 02, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | W 91-87 | |
| Nov 05, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | W 109-89 | |
| Nov 08, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 100-97 | |
| Nov 10, 2019 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 100-98 | |
| Nov 12, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 125-121 | |
| Nov 14, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 101-93 | |
| Nov 17, 2019 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 131-114 | |
| Nov 20, 2019 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 105-95 | |
| Nov 22, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 96-92 | |
| Nov 24, 2019 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 116-104 | |
| Nov 26, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 117-104 | |
| Nov 30, 2019 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 100-97 | |
| Dec 03, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-96 | |
| Dec 05, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | W 129-92 | |
| Dec 06, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-95 | |
| Dec 08, 2019 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 105-102 | |
| Dec 10, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-92 | |
| Dec 12, 2019 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 114-99 | |
| Dec 14, 2019 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 110-102 | |
| Dec 15, 2019 | vs. New York Knicks | W 111-105 | |
| Dec 18, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 113-104 | |
| Dec 20, 2019 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 109-100 | |
| Dec 22, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 128-104 | |
| Dec 23, 2019 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 113-111 | |
| Dec 25, 2019 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 112-100 | |
| Dec 28, 2019 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 119-110 | |
| Dec 29, 2019 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 120-115 | |
| Dec 31, 2019 | @ Houston Rockets | L 130-104 | |
| Jan 02, 2020 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 124-116 | |
| Jan 04, 2020 | @ Washington Wizards | L 128-114 | |
| Jan 06, 2020 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 123-115 | |
| Jan 08, 2020 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-106 | |
| Jan 11, 2020 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-103 | |
| Jan 12, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 114-104 | |
| Jan 15, 2020 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 100-86 | |
| Jan 16, 2020 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 134-131 | |
| Jan 19, 2020 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 115-107 | |
| Jan 20, 2020 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 107-100 | |
| Jan 22, 2020 | @ Houston Rockets | L 121-105 | |
| Jan 24, 2020 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 113-106 | |
| Jan 26, 2020 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 117-110 | |
| Jan 28, 2020 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 104-96 | |
| Jan 30, 2020 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 106-100 | |
| Jan 31, 2020 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 127-115 | |
| Feb 02, 2020 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 128-123 | |
| Feb 04, 2020 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 127-99 | |
| Feb 05, 2020 | @ Utah Jazz | W 98-95 | |
| Feb 08, 2020 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 117-108 | |
| Feb 10, 2020 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 127-120 | |
| Feb 12, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 120-116 | |
| Feb 21, 2020 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 113-101 | |
| Feb 23, 2020 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 128-116 | |
| Feb 25, 2020 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 115-98 | |
| Feb 28, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 132-103 | |
| Mar 01, 2020 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 133-118 | |
| Mar 03, 2020 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 116-100 | |
| Mar 05, 2020 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 114-112 | |
| Mar 07, 2020 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-102 | |
| Mar 09, 2020 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-95 | |
| Mar 11, 2020 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 113-97 | |
| Aug 01, 2020 | vs. Miami Heat | L 125-105 | |
| Aug 03, 2020 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 121-113 | |
| Aug 05, 2020 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 132-126 | |
| Aug 06, 2020 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 125-115 | |
| Aug 08, 2020 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 134-132 | |
| Aug 10, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 124-121 | |
| Aug 12, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 124-111 | |
| Aug 14, 2020 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 117-109 |