NBA
Denver Nuggets 1986-87
1986-87 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1986-87 Denver Nuggets finished 37-45 (.451), ranking 16th of 23 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
Alex English led the roster at 28.6 points per game, with Lafayette Lever adding 18.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
116.7 PPG
44.7 RPG
28.2 APG
Key Players
Bill Hanzlik 13.0 PPG 3.5 RPG · 3.8 APG · 73 GP
Darrell Walker 12.2 PPG 4.0 RPG · 3.5 APG · 81 GP
Mike Evans 10.1 PPG 1.6 RPG · 2.3 APG · 81 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex English | 82 | 28.6 | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Lafayette Lever | 82 | 18.9 | 8.9 | 8.0 |
| Bill Hanzlik | 73 | 13.0 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Darrell Walker | 81 | 12.2 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Mike Evans | 81 | 10.1 | 1.6 | 2.3 |
| Calvin Natt | 1 | 10.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Blair Rasmussen | 74 | 9.5 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Dan Schayes | 76 | 8.5 | 5.0 | 1.1 |
| Wayne Cooper | 69 | 8.0 | 6.9 | 1.0 |
| Mark Alarie | 64 | 7.9 | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| Mo Martin | 43 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| T.R. Dunn | 81 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Otis Smith | 28 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Pete Williams | 5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |