NBA

Denver Nuggets 1980-81

37-45 (0.451)

1980-81 champion: Boston Celtics (4-2) MVP: Julius Erving Finals MVP: Cedric Maxwell

Season Story

The 1980-81 Denver Nuggets finished 37-45 (.451), ranking 15th of 23 teams.

They missed the playoffs.

David Thompson led the roster at 25.5 points per game, with Alex English adding 23.8.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

103.8 PPG

38.9 RPG

19.6 APG

David Thompson 25.5 PPG 3.7 RPG · 3.0 APG · 77 GP

Alex English 23.8 PPG 8.0 RPG · 3.6 APG · 81 GP

Dan Issel 21.9 PPG 8.4 RPG · 2.0 APG · 80 GP

Kiki Vandeweghe 11.5 PPG 5.3 RPG · 1.8 APG · 51 GP

John Roche 8.9 PPG 1.4 RPG · 5.4 APG · 26 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
David Thompson	77	25.5	3.7	3.0
Alex English	81	23.8	8.0	3.6
Dan Issel	80	21.9	8.4	2.0
Kiki Vandeweghe	51	11.5	5.3	1.8
John Roche	26	8.9	1.4	5.4
Cedrick Hordges	68	8.4	6.7	1.5
Kenny Higgs	72	7.8	2.0	5.7
Glen Gondrezick	73	5.8	4.2	1.1
T.R. Dunn	82	4.5	3.7	1.0
Ron Valentine	24	3.5	1.2	0.3
Jamesearl Ray	18	2.1	2.1	0.6
Jawann Oldham	4	1.0	1.2	0.0