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- Conference: Western Conference
- Division: Northwest Division
- Founded: 1967
- Arena: Pepsi Center
- City: Denver, Colorado
- Team colors: Powder blue, gold, white, and navy
- Owner: E. Stanley Kroenke
- Championships: 0
- Conference titles: ABA: 1 (1976) NBA: 0
- Division titles: ABA: 3 NBA: 5
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The Denver Nuggets play in the Northwest Division of the NBA's Western Conference.
On May 3, 2009, the Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets' four-point lead at halftime ballooned to a 109-95 victory as Carmelo Anthony and Brazilian-born Nene scored a combined 47 points by game's end.Channelnewsasia.com: Denver open Western Conference second round with win (May 4, 2009)
Early History
The Denver Nuggets were originally founded in 1967 as the Denver Rockets of the American Basketball Association. When the franchise joined the NBA, the name was changed to Nuggets, since the Houston Rockets already existed in the NBA. The Nuggets were one of four teams to move to the NBA. The others were the New York Nets, San Antonio Spurs, and Indiana Pacers. After joining the NBA, the Nuggets success carried over from the ABA in their first two seasons.-
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Denver Nuggets Questions
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Denver Nuggets Leadership
- E. Stanley Kroenke:
- Owner, Denver Nuggets
- Co-Owner, NFL's St. Louis Rams
- Owner, NHL's Colorado Avalanche
- Owner, AFL's Colorado Crush
- Owner, NLL's Colorado Mammoth
- Owner, MLS's Colorado Rapids
- Owner, Denver Pepsi Center
- Owner, Altitude Sports and Entertainment Channel
- Owner, Dick's Sporting Goods Park
- George Karl:
- Head Coach
- 1973-78: Guard for the San Antonio Spurs
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RT @swirsk054: Bulls practice today then it's off to Denver. LA is simply better-period. You move on and get ready for the Nuggets.
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nuggets game tonight!!!! staples center 7:30... u already know. if denver is there, im there...
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Bulls practice today then it's off to Denver. LA is simply better-period. You move on and get ready for the Nuggets.
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denver nuggets can beat the lakers in 6 games wit the addition of lawson long as they stay healthy!!!
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