Denver Nuggets Playoffs 2027
The Denver Nuggets are 6-4 (.600), 10th in the Western Conference, 3½ games behind the Los Angeles Lakers. If the season ended today they would be the No. 10 seed and play the Dallas Mavericks (No. 9) in the Play-In. Next: at the New Orleans Pelicans, Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST on GCSEN/Pelicans.com.
PelicansSat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST · GCSEN/Pelicans.com
Mavericks No. 9Winner visits the 7/8 loser for the No. 8 seed; loser is outSeason Trend
Western Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lakers | 11-2 | .846 | – |
| 2 |  Spurs | 10-2 | .833 | ½ |
| 3 |  Rockets | 9-3 | .750 | 1½ |
| 4 |  Trail Blazers | 8-3 | .727 | 2 |
| 5 |  Timberwolves | 8-3 | .727 | 2 |
| 6 |  Warriors | 8-4 | .667 | 2½ |
| 7 |  Thunder | 8-4 | .667 | 2½ |
| 8 |  Grizzlies | 7-4 | .636 | 3 |
| 9 | Mavericks | 7-4 | .636 | 3 |
| 10 | Nuggets | 6-4 | .600 | 3½ |
| 11 |  Suns | 4-6 | .400 | 5½ |
| 12 | Pelicans | 4-8 | .333 | 6½ |
| 13 |  Clippers | 2-8 | .200 | 7½ |
| 14 |  Kings | 1-10 | .091 | 9 |
| 15 |  Jazz | 1-11 | .083 | 9½ |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Nuggets Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs Trail Blazers | L 110-118 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs  Raptors | W 128-109 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | at  Pacers | W 114-102 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | at Rockets | L 100-110 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | at Grizzlies | W 123-118 |
| Sat, Nov 14 | at Pelicans | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 | vs Suns | 9:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 | vs  Celtics | 9:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 20 | vs Rockets | 10:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 22 | at  Bulls | 7:00 PM |
| Tue, Nov 24 | vs Mavericks | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at Jazz | 9:30 PM |
| Sun, Nov 29 | at Raptors | 6:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Denver Nuggets playoffs page refreshes after every Nuggets game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Denver Nuggets playoffs FAQ
Are the Denver Nuggets in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 10 in the West, a Play-In place.
Who would the Denver Nuggets play in the Play-In?
The Dallas Mavericks (No. 9), on the road; winner visits the 7/8 loser for the No. 8 seed; loser is out.
When is the next Nuggets game?
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST, at the New Orleans Pelicans, on GCSEN/Pelicans.com.
How many wins are the Nuggets on pace for?
49 wins over 82 games at their current .600 winning percentage.
Does winning the Northwest matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.