The 1981–82 Denver Nuggets season was their 15th season, and their sixth in the NBA.
During the 1981–82 season, they scored at least 100 points in every game and allowed at least 100 points in every game.
They returned to the postseason for the first time since the 1978–79 season.
In the playoffs, the Nuggets lost to the Phoenix Suns in three games in the First Round.
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