The 1978–79 NBA season was the Nuggets' 3rd season in the

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and 12th season as a franchise.1978-79 Denver Nuggets
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in three games in the First Round. The Nuggets would not make the playoffs again until

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Draft picks

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

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Record vs. opponents

Game log

Regular season

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Playoffs

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References

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