What is the altitude of the Denver Nuggets arena? Does it give them an advantage?
The Ball Arena is up on high Constructed in 1999 , the Ball Arena serves as the current home venue for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL), and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), having replaced the McNichols Sports Arena. At an elevation of 5,280 feet (which is equivalent to one mile) above sea level, Denver is located at an understandably high altitude. Truthfully, most people from lower elevations do not fully appreciate the impact of high altitude locations on their health and physical capabilities. Living at such heights can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms associated with altitude sickness until the body gradually becomes accustomed to the lower air pressure and decreased oxygen levels. Imagine for a moment that you have never exercised or hiked at a location that is at a higher altitude than sea level. It stands to reason that you will experience a notice...