Denver Nuggets post worst playoff loss in franchise history

DENVER (KDVR) — Whereas the Denver Nuggets solely wanted yet another win to complete the collection in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves and head to the Western Convention finals, they couldn’t pull it off they usually weren’t even shut.

The crew misplaced by nearly a record-breaking quantity.

From the Minnesota Timberwolves main 2-0 initially of the collection to the Nuggets destroying the Timberwolves with a 55-foot lengthy shot. Between a warmth pack thrown on the courtroom and a six-figure fantastic, it’s secure to say the semifinals for the Western Convention have been something however boring.

Whereas the Nuggets walked into Recreation 6 in opposition to the Timberwolves one recreation forward within the collection, the final win they wanted was blown away when the Timberwolves scored 115 factors.

Worst NBA playoff losses in historical past

The Nuggets didn’t break the report for the worst loss in playoff historical past, however they got here near a report the crew truly helped set in 2009. On Thursday, the Nuggets misplaced by 45 factors, which fits down because the eighth-worst playoff rating in NBA historical past.

The Nuggets made the listing for the highest losses in playoff historical past twice. In 2009, the Nuggets scored 58 extra factors than the Hornets, setting the report solely 13 factors greater than the crew’s deficit on Thursday.

Whereas the Thursday evening loss was ugly, there’s yet another recreation for the Nuggets to earn their spot within the Western finals.