1986–87 Denver Nuggets season
| 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 (lost to Lakers 0–3) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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.