Denver Nuggets Playoffs 2027
Denver Nuggets 2027 playoff page. The Nuggets are 0-0, 1st in the Northwest with a 0 point differential. If the season ended today they would be the No. 2 seed in the West (top six, magic number 83).
Next up: away at the Oklahoma City Thunder (0-0) on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM EDT. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.000 record, including 13 games against teams currently in playoff position.
Nuggets Playoff Outlook
Next game
at 
Oklahoma City Thunder (0-0)
What it takes
Magic number 83: any combination of Nuggets wins and Phoenix Suns losses adding up to 83 clinches a berth.
Remaining schedule
22 games left · opponents’ record 0.000 · 13 vs current playoff teams
Northwest Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver Nuggets | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 2 |  Minnesota Timberwolves | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 3 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 4 |  Portland Trail Blazers | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 5 |  Utah Jazz | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
Projected Path to NBA Finals
- First Round: vs #7 Memphis Grizzlies (home)
- Semis: reseeded matchup
- Conf. Finals: West title game, higher seed hosts
- NBA Finals: Home arena of the team with the better record, Jun 3, 2027
Season Trend
Nuggets Playoff Push: 2026-27 Recent Results and Upcoming Games
| # | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Thunder #10 | 0-0 | ||
| 2 | vs  Pelicans #9 | 0-0 | ||
| 3 | vs  Warriors #3 | 0-0 | ||
| 4 | at Pelicans #9 | 0-0 | ||
| 5 | at  Suns | 0-0 | ||
| 6 | vs Trail Blazers | 0-0 | ||
| 7 | vs  Raptors | 0-0 | ||
| 8 | at  Pacers #8 | 0-0 | ||
| 9 | at  Rockets #4 | 0-0 | ||
| 10 | at  Grizzlies #7 | 0-0 | ||
| 11 | at Pelicans #9 | 0-0 | ||
| 12 | vs Suns | 0-0 | ||
| 13 | vs  Celtics #2 | 0-0 | ||
| 14 | vs Rockets #4 | 0-0 | ||
| 15 | at  Bulls #5 | 0-0 | ||
| 16 | vs  Mavericks #1 | 0-0 | ||
| 17 | at Jazz | 0-0 | ||
| 18 | at Raptors | 0-0 | ||
| 19 | at  Pistons #7 | 0-0 | ||
| 20 | at  76ers | 0-0 | ||
| 21 | at Jazz | 0-0 | ||
| 22 | at Trail Blazers | 0-0 |
This Denver Nuggets playoffs page refreshes after every Nuggets game: record, seed, magic number and remaining 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 the 2027 playoffs?
As of today, yes: they hold the No. 2 seed in the West, with a magic number of 83 to clinch.
What seed would the Nuggets be?
No. 2 in the West (top six).
Who leads the Northwest?
Denver Nuggets (0-0), which is the Nuggets themselves.
When is the next Nuggets game?
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM EDT, away at the Oklahoma City Thunder.
How hard is the Nuggets remaining schedule?
22 games left against opponents with a combined 0.000 record; 13 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the Nuggets clinch a playoff spot?
Win the Northwest, or finish with one of the five best records among West non-division-winners. Current magic number: 83.
What is the Nuggets record at home and on the road?
0-0 at home, 0-0 away; 0-0 in the division and 0-0 in the conference.