Grant Hill And Charles Barkley Needed Oxygen Masks Before Going On Air In Denver

Grant Hill and Charles Barkley were struggling in the Denver altitude as the city hosts its first-ever NBA Finals matchup.

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The altitude in Denver has been a known fact around the NBA for years. Some road games are harder than others, and Denver, along with Utah, have been a troubling spot for away players due to the altitude. 

For NBA players, it makes playing here harder, not impossible. But the climate is of concern to retired players like Charles Barkley and Grant Hill, who were seen using oxygen masks before their coverage of Game 1 of the Finals.

The Heat have looked out of gas from the opening tip against the Nuggets, clearly bringing in weary legs from their brutal seven-game series win against the Boston Celtics. They had won Game 1 in every series they played so far in the playoffs, but it looks like the Nuggets will maintain home-court advantage in the series for now.


Miami Looking For A Response In Game 2

Players often downplay the conditions of playing in Denver. As the highest caliber of athletes, nobody will want to make excuses about the altitude after a loss, so the Heat will be looking to respond in Game 2. They’ll be more used to the air as well, so if that impacted their performance in Game 1, it should be less of a factor in Game 2. 

The Nuggets’ movement and offensive style is challenging to stop, especially when you don’t have size and length on your team. The Heat’s tallest starter is 6’9″ Bam Adebayo. That will be a challenge especially given how bad backup center Cody Zeller played in Game 1. Adebayo had a solid game, but the defensive pressure required to limit Denver may be hard for Miami to give after a grueling run through the East.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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