1987–88 Denver Nuggets season
| 1987–88 Denver Nuggets season | |
|---|---|
Division champions | |
| Head coach | Doug Moe |
| Arena | McNichols Sports Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 54–28 (.659) |
| Place | Division: 1st (Midwest) Conference: 2nd (Western) |
| Playoff finish | West Conference semifinals (lost to Mavericks 2–4) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
The 1987–88 NBA season was the Nuggets' 12th season in the NBA and 21st season as a franchise. During the offseason, the Nuggets acquired Michael Adams from the Washington Bullets. The Nuggets finished first place in the Midwest Division with a 54–28 record. Head coach Doug Moe was named Coach of The Year. Alex English and Fat Lever were both selected for the 1988 NBA All-Star Game. In the first round of the playoffs, they defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in five games, but lost to the 3rd-seeded Dallas Mavericks six games in the semifinals.