1984–85 Denver Nuggets season
The 1984-85 Denver Nuggets season was their 18th season, and their ninth in the NBA.
In the playoffs, the Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the First Round, then defeated the Utah Jazz in five games in the Semifinals, before losing to the eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in five games in the Conference Finals.Draft picks
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | School/Club Team |
| 2 | 42 | Willie White | G | | Tennessee-Chattanooga |
| 4 | 79 | Karl Tilleman | | | Calgary |
| 5 | 103 | Prince Bridges | | | Missouri |
| 6 | 125 | Willie Burton | | | Tennessee |
| 7 | 149 | Mark Simpson | | | Catawba College |
| 8 | 171 | Bill Wendlandt | | | Texas |
| 9 | 194 | Cecil Exum | F |
| North Carolina |
| 10 | 215 | Dexter Bailey | | | Xavier |
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
Notes
- z, y – division champions
- x – clinched playoff spot
Record vs. opponents
Game log
Regular season
Playoffs
Playoffs
West First Round
Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs: Nuggets win series 3-2
- Game 1 @ McNichols Sports Arena, Denver : Denver 141, San Antonio 111
- Game 2 @ McNichols Sports Arena, Denver : San Antonio 113, Denver 111
- Game 3 @ HemisFair Arena, San Antonio : Denver 115, San Antonio 112
- Game 4 @ HemisFair Arena, San Antonio : San Antonio 116, Denver 111
- Game 5 @ McNichols Sports Arena, Denver : Denver 126, San Antonio 99
Last Playoff Meeting: 1983 Western Conference SemifinalsWest Conference Semifinals
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz: Nuggets win series 4-1
- Game 1 @ McNichols Sports Arena, Denver : Denver 130, Utah 113
- Game 2 @ McNichols Sports Arena, Denver : Denver 131, Utah 123
- Game 3 @ Salt Palace, Salt Lake City : Utah 131,Denver 123
- Game 4 @ Salt Palace, Salt Lake City : Denver 125, Utah 118
- Game 5 @ McNichols Sports Arena, Denver : Denver 116, Utah 104
Last Playoff Meeting: 1984 Western Conference First RoundWest Conference Finals
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: Lakers win series 4-1
- Game 1 @ The Forum, Los Angeles : Los Angeles 139, Denver 122
- Game 2 @ The Forum, Los Angeles : Denver 136 , Los Angeles 114
- Game 3 @ McNichols Sports Arena, Denver : Los Angeles 136, Denver 118
- Game 4 @ McNichols Sports Arena, Denver : Los Angeles 120, Denver 116
- Game 5 @ The Forum, Los Angeles : Los Angeles 153, Denver 109
Last Playoff Meeting: 1979 Western Conference First RoundAwards, records, and honors
Season
Playoffs
Transactions
