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1977 Denver Nuggets: Arriving From The ABA

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The 1977 Denver Nuggets were a big part of a historic pivot point in NBA history. There were one of four American Basketball Association (ABA) franchises that were merged into the NBA, and effectively ushering in the league’s modern era. With questions lingering as to how well the ABA newcomers could do, the Nuggets vindicated […]

2006 Denver Nuggets: A 3rd Straight Playoff Trip

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After pulling a historic upset in 1994—the first 8-seed to win a playoff series—the Nuggets fell on hard times. They missed the postseason eight straight years, from 1996 through 2003. George Karl took over the team and got them back into the playoffs in 2004 and 2005. The 2006 Denver Nuggets team continued the pattern, […]