NBA
Denver Nuggets 1981-82
1981-82 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1981-82 Denver Nuggets finished 46-36 (.561), ranking 9th of 23 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
Alex English led the roster at 25.4 points per game, with Dan Issel adding 22.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
126.4 PPG
43.7 RPG
27.6 APG
Key Players
Dan Issel 22.9 PPG 7.5 RPG · 2.2 APG · 81 GP
Dave Robisch 12.0 PPG 5.2 RPG · 2.7 APG · 12 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex English | 82 | 25.4 | 6.8 | 5.3 |
| Dan Issel | 81 | 22.9 | 7.5 | 2.2 |
| Kiki Vandeweghe | 82 | 21.5 | 5.6 | 3.0 |
| David Thompson | 61 | 14.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Dave Robisch | 12 | 12.0 | 5.2 | 2.7 |
| Billy McKinney | 81 | 10.8 | 1.8 | 4.2 |
| Glen Gondrezick | 80 | 8.2 | 5.3 | 1.9 |
| T.R. Dunn | 82 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 2.3 |
| Kenny Higgs | 76 | 7.5 | 1.9 | 5.2 |
| Cedrick Hordges | 77 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 0.8 |
| John Roche | 39 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 2.3 |
| Jamesearl Ray | 40 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 |