1983–84 Denver Nuggets season

The 1983–84 Denver Nuggets season was their 17th season, and their eighth in the NBA. The Nuggets head coach was Doug Moe and his assistant coach was Bill Ficke.

In the playoffs, the Nuggets lost to the Utah Jazz in five games in the First Round.

Season standings
Notes
 * z, y – division champions
 * x – clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * April 17
 * @ Utah
 * L 121–123
 * Kiki VanDeWeghe (33)
 * Dan Issel (10)
 * Rob Williams (8)
 * Salt Palace 10,255
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * April 19
 * @ Utah
 * W 132–116
 * Dan Issel (33)
 * T. R. Dunn (10)
 * Rob Williams (5)
 * Salt Palace 12,413
 * 1–1
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 * 3
 * April 22
 * Utah
 * W 121–117
 * Alex English (29)
 * T. R. Dunn (10)
 * Alex English (6)
 * McNichols Sports Arena 14,681
 * 2–1
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 * 4
 * April 24
 * Utah
 * L 124–129
 * Dan Issel (32)
 * Alex English (10)
 * Alex English (6)
 * McNichols Sports Arena 16,108
 * 2–2
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 * 5
 * April 26
 * @ Utah
 * L 111–127
 * Dan Issel (25)
 * Alex English (11)
 * Alex English (9)
 * Salt Palace 12,731
 * 2–3

Awards, records, and honors

 * T.R. Dunn, NBA All-Defensive Second Team
 * On December 13, 1983, the Nuggets played in the highest scoring game in NBA history, losing to the Detroit Pistons 186-184.