1978–79 Denver Nuggets season

The 1978–79 NBA season was the Nuggets' 3rd season in the NBA and 12th season as a franchise.

In the playoffs, the Nuggets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in three games in the First Round.

The Nuggets would not make the playoffs again until 1982.

Season standings

 * z - clinched division title
 * y - clinched division title
 * x - clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * April 10
 * Los Angeles
 * W 119–105
 * Dan Issel (30)
 * Dan Issel (10)
 * Bob Wilkerson (7)
 * McNichols Sports Arena 16,011
 * 1–0
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 * 2
 * April 13
 * @ Los Angeles
 * L 109–121
 * David Thompson (29)
 * Tom Boswell (12)
 * Tom Boswell (7)
 * The Forum 14,182
 * 1–1
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 * 3
 * April 16
 * Los Angeles
 * L 111–112
 * David Thompson (28)
 * Dan Issel (10)
 * David Thompson (7)
 * McNichols Sports Arena 16,181
 * 1–2