The 2018-19 Denver Nuggets experienced a breakout season, finishing with a stellar 54-28 record to secure the first place in the Northwest Division and the second seed in the Western Conference. Led by All-NBA First Team center Nikola Jokic and a talented core including Jamal Murray and Paul Millsap, the team ended a six-year playoff drought and advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals after a thrilling seven-game series victory over the San Antonio Spurs. A three-time NBA MVP and 2023 Finals MVP, Nikola Jokic is a dominant center for the Denver Nuggets widely regarded as the greatest passing big man in basketball history for leading the franchise to its first NBA championship.