NBA

Denver Nuggets 2008-09

54-28 (0.659) Eliminated: Conference Finals

2008-09 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) MVP: LeBron James Finals MVP: Kobe Bryant

Season Story

The 2008-09 Denver Nuggets finished 54-28 (.659), ranking 5th of 30 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Conference Finals.

Carmelo Anthony led the roster at 22.8 points per game, with JR Smith adding 15.2.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

85.6 PPG

37.6 RPG

15.4 APG

Carmelo Anthony 22.8 PPG 6.8 RPG · 3.4 APG · 66 GP

JR Smith 15.2 PPG 3.7 RPG · 2.8 APG · 81 GP

Nene 14.6 PPG 7.8 RPG · 1.4 APG · 77 GP

Kenyon Martin 11.7 PPG 6.0 RPG · 2.0 APG · 66 GP

Linas Kleiza 9.9 PPG 4.0 RPG · 0.8 APG · 82 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Carmelo Anthony	66	22.8	6.8	3.4
JR Smith	81	15.2	3.7	2.8
Nene	77	14.6	7.8	1.4
Kenyon Martin	66	11.7	6.0	2.0
Linas Kleiza	82	9.9	4.0	0.8
Chris Andersen	71	6.4	6.2	0.4
Dahntay Jones	79	5.4	2.1	1.0
Anthony Carter	78	5.3	2.6	4.7
Renaldo Balkman	53	5.0	3.8	0.6
Sonny Weems	12	1.6	0.3	0.2