Introduction:
The Denver Nuggets were a charter team in the American Basketball Association, starting with the name the Denver Rockets. From its inception, the Nuggets were a high-powered offensive team, which continued into their existence in the National Basketball Association after the ABA/NBA merger. Find out a little more about the team from high altitude of Colorado.
Arena Stats:
Name: Pepsi Center
Opened: 1999
Capacity: 19,099
Defining Characteristic(s): The Pepsi Center is also home to the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, National Lacrosse League's Colorado Mammoth, and the Arena Football League's Colorado Crush.
Brief History:
Founded: 1967, first known as the Denver Rockets (1967-74) and played in the American Basketball Association. Changed name to the Denver Nuggets in 1974, keeping the name when the team merged with the NBA in 1976.
First NBA Championship: None
Last NBA Championship: None
Other NBA Championships: None
Number of Conference Championships: None
Number of Division Championships: 7
Number of Playoff Appearances: 25
Hall of Fame Players:
- Alex English
- Dan Issel
- David Thompson
Ticket Prices and Buying Tickets:
Lowest: $10.00
Highest: $550.00
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