Jan. 30 marks the 27th anniversary of an all-time classic win by the Nuggets. Back in 1993, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were defending their second title while the rebuilding Nuggets were starting to find an identity with a young core featuring Dikembe Mutombo, LaPhonso Ellis, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and Robert Pack. That quartet would put on a show for the Mile High City faithful at the old McNichols Arena against one of the greatest teams in NBA history.
Led by a dominant defensive performance from Mutombo, the Nuggets would surprise the Bulls in a 109-102 win. The Nuggets center had 29 points, 22 rebounds and three blocks against Chicago, but he wasn’t the only player to shine for Denver on the night.