| 1986–87 Denver Nuggets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Doug Moe |
| Arena | McNichols Sports Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 37–45 (.451) |
| Place |
Division: 4th (Midwest) Conference: 8th (Western) |
| Playoff finish |
West First Round (eliminated 0-3) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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The 1986-87 NBA season was the Nuggets' 11th season in the NBA and 20th season as a franchise.
(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (8) Denver Nuggets: Lakers win series 3-0
Last Playoff Meeting: 1985 Western Conference Finals (Los Angeles won 4-1)