"Ball Arena, home of the Denver Nuggets, is a daunting place for any NBA team to play. Beyond the fact that it houses the best player on the planet-three-time MVP Nikola Jokic-it also comes with the unique challenge of playing at elevation, which can make it harder to breathe and recover due to its lower air pressure and decreased oxygen."
"The Miami Heat know all about these confines, which they'll visit Wednesday night, and just how unfriendly they can be. They haven't won a regular season game in this building since Nov. 2016. "I don't remember the last time we've won there in a regular-season game. It's been a long time," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters. "Let's stack up as much as we can. We'll play it on Mt. Everest if we have to.""
Ball Arena's elevation and lower oxygen make breathing and recovery more difficult for visiting teams. The venue houses three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, increasing Denver's home-court challenge. The Miami Heat have not won a regular-season game there since November 2016. Miami's new offensive approach emphasizes sustained pace and sprinting, which could be impacted by altitude. Coach Erik Spoelstra emphasized preparation and willingness to compete in extreme conditions. The Heat salvaged a one-point road win over the Clippers before the trip. Denver already looks strong early, with Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon performing well.
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