Denver Nuggets
Conference Semifinals · MIN wins 4 - 3
Final, Sun, May 19
Timberwolves
98
Nuggets
90
Conference Semifinals · Game 6 (Series tied 3 - 3)
Final, May 16
Nuggets
70
Timberwolves
115
Conference Semifinals · Game 5 (DEN leads 3 - 2)
Final, May 14
Timberwolves
97
Nuggets
112
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Denver Nuggets
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The Denver Nuggets are an American professional basketball team based in Denver. The Nuggets compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference. Wikipedia
Head coach: Michael Malone
Arena/Stadium: Ball Arena
Mascot: Rocky the Mountain Lion
Affiliation(s): Grand Rapids Gold
CEO: Josh Kroenke
Championships: 1 (2023)
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Why did the Denver Nuggets change their name?
While an amateur-league team named the Denver Nuggets competed in the 1930s and 1940s, the current Nuggets team was founded in 1967 as the Denver Larks, then part of the American Basketball Association (ABA). With a change of ownership in 1972, the team was renamed the Nuggets.
How much does Nikola Jokic make?
47.61 million USD (2024)
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What was Denver Nuggets originally called?
The team was founded as the Denver Larks in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association (ABA) but changed their name to the Rockets before the first season. The Rockets then changed their name again to the Nuggets in 1974.
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Who is number one on Denver Nuggets?
Name | POS | DOB |
M. Porter #1 | SF | 06-29-1998 |
N. Jokic #15 | C | 02-19-1995 |
P. Watson #8 | SG | 09-11-2002 |
R. Jackson #7 | PG | 04-16-1990 |
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