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George Karl, Head Coach of the Denver Nuggets (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nuggets’ Historic Season Now History

The Denver Nuggets brain trust has plenty of time on its hands now to contemplate whether it was a flaw in the team’s makeup or just a bad matchup that led to yet another early exit from the playoffs.

2013/05/05

Festus Ezeli of the Golden State Warriors, Wilson Chandler of the Denver Nuggets, Harrison Barnes of the Golden State Warriors, Kenneth Faried of the Denver Nuggets and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors battle for rebounding position during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Nuggets, Warriors Ready For Physical Game 6

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl thought the reaction to his team’s Game 5 win over the Warriors sounded like a “different movie than I’m watching.” Golden State’s Mark Jackson defended his accusations of dirty play Wednesday, and players on both sides practically promised more physicality.

2013/05/01

Andre Miller of the Denver Nuggets steals the ball from Jarrett Jack of the Golden State Warriors during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 20, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 97-95. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Andre Miller Leads Nuggets To Game 1 Win

Andre Miller scored a playoff career-high 28 points and sank a nifty layup with 1.3 seconds left that lifted the Denver Nuggets to a 97-95 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.

2013/04/20

Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets shoots against Ish Smith #15 and Ekpe Udoh #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks on April 15, 2013 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee. (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nuggets Top Bucks 112-111, Secure Homecourt In Round 1

Ty Lawson scored 26 points, including a jumper in the lane with 9.3 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a 112-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

2013/04/15

Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against Tiago Splitter #22 and Nando de Colo #25 of the San Antonio Spurs on April 10, 2013 at the Pepsi Center.(Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nuggets Beats Spurs 96-86 For 21st Straight Home Win

Wilson Chandler scored 29 points and Corey Brewer had 28 as the Denver Nuggets posted their franchise-record 21st straight home win, 96-86 over the San Antonio Spurs.

2013/04/11

Andre Miller of the Denver Nuggets looks to pass the ball against the Houston Rockets on April 6, 2013 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nuggets Match Team Record With 20th Straight Home Win

Wilson Chandler scored 21 points in place of the injured Danilo Gallinari to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 132-114 Saturday for their 20th consecutive win at home, matching a team record.

2013/04/06

Corey Brewer of the Denver Nuggets gives children fives while walking out to the court versus the Sacramento Kings on March 23, 2012 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nuggets Win Streak Continues

Danilo Gallinari scored 19 points to lead a balanced attack and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to 15 games with a 101-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

2013/03/23

‘Melo Returning To Denver For 1st Time Since Trade

Carmelo Anthony simply won’t recognize these Denver Nuggets – even though he had just about everything to do with the makeup of their roster.

2013/03/12

Ty Lawson of the Denver Nuggets greets teammates during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets on March 9, 2013 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nuggets Win 13th Straight At Pepsi Center

Ty Lawson matched his season high with 32 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets beat the injury-depleted Minnesota Timberwolves 111-88 Saturday night to stretch their home winning streak to 13 games, their longest in 14 years.

2013/03/09

Andre Iguodala #9 of the Denver Nuggets takes a shot over Caron Butler #5, Blake Griffin #32 and DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Nuggets Win Seventh Straight, Rout Clippers At Home

Denver beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-92 behind Ty Lawson’s 21 points, 11 assists and six rebounds. Danilo Gallinari was also among the seven Nuggets to score in double-figures, finishing with 20 points along with six assists and five boards.

2013/03/08