2009–10 Denver Nuggets season
The 2009–10 Denver Nuggets season was the 43rd season of the franchise, its 34th in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After their trip the conference finals last season, the Nuggets started the season 35-18 before the All-Star break. Carmelo Anthony was selected to the 2010 NBA All-Star Game with George Karl coaching the Western Conference. Karl was diagnosed with neck and throat cancer, ending his season. Adrian Dantley took over and the team struggled in the second half of the season, finishing with a 53-29 record and earned the number 4 seed in the West. Denver's season ended in the first round with a defeat to the Utah Jazz in six games. The Nuggets had the third best team offensive rating in the NBA.
| 2009–10 Denver Nuggets season | |
|---|---|
Division champions | |
| Head coach | George Karl |
| General manager | Mark Warkentien |
| Owner(s) | Stan Kroenke |
| Arena | Pepsi Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 53–29 (.646) |
| Place | Division: 1st (Northwest) Conference: 4th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | First Round (lost to Jazz 2–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | Altitude Sports and Entertainment |
| Radio | KCKK |
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