1986–87 Denver Nuggets season

The 1986–87 NBA season was the Nuggets' 11th season in the NBA and 20th season as a franchise.

In the playoffs, the Nuggets were swept by the eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in three games in the First Round. They also dubiously dropped the season series to the lowly Los Angeles Clippers, who had one of the all-time NBA worst seasons finishing at 12-70.

Season standings

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

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * April 23
 * @ L.A. Lakers
 * L 95–128
 * Blair Rasmussen (26)
 * Blair Rasmussen (13)
 * Fat Lever (9)
 * The Forum 17,505
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * April 25
 * @ L.A. Lakers
 * L 127–139
 * Fat Lever (26)
 * Fat Lever (10)
 * Fat Lever (9)
 * The Forum 17,297
 * 0–2
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 * 3
 * April 29
 * L.A. Lakers
 * L 103–140
 * Alex English (25)
 * Wayne Cooper (12)
 * Alex English (6)
 * McNichols Sports Arena 15,137
 * 0–3

Awards and records

 * Lafayette Lever, All-NBA Second Team