Altitude to Affect NBA Finals in Denver

High Elevation Poses Challenges for Heat

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When the Miami Heat head to Denver for the first two games of the NBA Finals, they will face a unique challenge: the altitude. Denver is located at a high altitude of 5,280 feet, equivalent to one mile above sea level. The altitude of Ball Arena in Denver is 5,280 feet - the highest NBA Finals site ever at exactly one mile.

Understanding that exercising at elevation can lead to symptoms of nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath, the Heat will need to adjust to the conditions quickly. The city sits 5,280 feet above sea level and there is plenty of science that shows just how altitude can impact athletic performance.