Zay Flowers (4) of the Baltimore Ravens puts a move on Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Trenton Simpson (23) of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates over Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos after breaking up a pass during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos gets up after being brought down after throwing by Tavius Robinson (95) of the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos watches a flyover before the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Brandon Stephens (21) and Roquan Smith (0) of the Baltimore Ravens drag down Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Odafe Oweh (99) of the Baltimore Ravens drags down Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
John Franklin-Myers (98) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his sack of Lamar Jackson (8) of the Baltimore Ravens with teammate Malcolm Roach (97) during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rashod Bateman (7) of the Baltimore Ravens stff arms Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Lamar Jackson (8) of the Baltimore Ravens throws against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Rashod Bateman (7) of the Baltimore Ravens fights for yards after making a catch as Devon Key (26) of the Denver Broncos whiffs during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nelson Agholor (15) of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a first down reception against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos prepares for the Baltimore Ravens offense during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles as Roquan Smith (0) of the Baltimore Ravens pursues during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Troy Franklin (16) of the Denver Broncos watches a pass by Bo Nix (10) sail into the endzone as Arthur Maulet (10) of the Baltimore Ravens trails in coverage during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos takes a snap inside the Baltimore Ravens’ five yard line during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos tackles Rashod Bateman (7) of the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after scoring a receiving touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws as Odafe Oweh (99) of the Baltimore Ravens pressures during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) of the Denver Broncos cannot haul in a touchdown reception on a pass from Bo Nix (10) during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos catches a touchdown pass as Marcus Williams (32) of the Baltimore Ravens defends during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos directs the offense presnap during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs into Arthur Maulet (10) of the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch and run against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Roquan Smith (0) of the Baltimore Ravens tackles Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles after making Kyle Van Noy (53) and Broderick Washington (96) of the Baltimore Ravens miss during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles after making Kyle Van Noy (53) and Broderick Washington (96) of the Baltimore Ravens miss during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos dives forward for a gain against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos takes the field with Bo Nix (10) during the second quarter agaist the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Lamar Jackson (8) of the Baltimore Ravens jogs off the field after a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Devon Key (26), Brandon Jones (22) and Jordan Jackson (94) of the Denver Broncos work to bring down Derrick Henry (22) of the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter of the Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brandon Stephens (21) of the Baltimore Ravens jumps over Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos after an incomplete pass during the fourth quarter of the Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brandon Stephens (21) of the Baltimore Ravens celebraetes after breaking up a pass intended for Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of the Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos reacts to committing a penalty during the fourth quarter of the Baltimore Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Lamar Jackson (8) of the Baltimore Ravens works his two-time MVP magic against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after a failed fourth down conversion during the fourth quarter of the Baltimore Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Baltimore Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Audric Estime (23) of the Denver Broncos spins as Michael Burton (20) blcoks Ar’Darius Washington (29) of the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) and Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos share a smile during the fourth quarter of the Baltimore Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Audric Estime (23) of the Denver Broncos breaks away from Ar’Darius Washington (29) of the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Ja’Quan McMillian (29) celebrates with Nate Wiggins (2) and Arthur Maulet (10) after tackling Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos on fourth down just shy of the goal line during the fourth quarter of the Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton watches the action against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Quinn Meinerz (77) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the fourth quarter of the Baltimore Ravens’ 41-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Zay Flowers (4) of the Baltimore Ravens puts a move on Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Saturday-Sunday. Woof! If the last few weeks have left you panting, why not surround yourself with unconditional love? The first Denver Dog Fair takes place on Nov. 22 and 23 with the promise of unending poochie goodness. There will be dog adoption booths, “celebrity” dogs, performances and tricks, a dog-fashion show, vendors, a dozen food trucks, kids’ bounce house, crafting, and more.
It takes place indoors at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave. in Aurora, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Tickets: $20, good for both days; 5 and under free. $5 per dog. Price includes all entertainment and activities (minus adoption fees and food/drink). denverdogfair.com
Christkindlmarket and the Mile High Tree
Friday. The annual Mile High Tree at Civic Center park has quickly become a modern classic in Denver, with its 110-foot-tall display of 60,000, color-changing LED lights. Its location next to the annual Christkindlmarket and across from the brightly decorated Denver City & County Building makes it a one-stop shop for free family holiday fun.
At the 24th Christkindlmarket you’ll find local vendors plus Glühwein (mulled spiced wine), German biers and hot chocolate, Bavarian-style pretzels, fresh smoked salmon, Knödel, goulash, Nürnberger sausages, pastries, caramels and European chocolates. The tree’s light-and-music shows run from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly.
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The market and tree both open on Friday, Nov. 22, with the market running through Dec. 23. The market is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. denver.org/milehighholidays/mile-high-tree or christkindlmarketdenver.com
Free ice skating downtown
Through Feb. 2, 2025. Whatever the weather, you can get a bit of holiday fun in by stopping by the popular Downtown Denver Rink. The rink, which basically bisects the 16th Street Mall’s Skyline Park (just outside the Daniels and Fisher Clocktower at 16th and Arapahoe streets), is a public rink where you can rent or bring your own skates.
It’s open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Entry is free; skate rentals are $12 for adults and $9 for kids 12 and under. winterindenver.com/rink
A very merry Denver Christmas Show
Friday-Sunday. You don’t have to be in the market for gifts to get something out of the Denver Christmas Show at the National Western Complex. It’s a family-friendly affair, with Santa visits (and photos), daily storytime and hot cocoa with Mrs. Claus, live music, dancing, and more.
Of course, if you want to pick up some candy or chocolate, local gifts, or holiday decor, that will be right there too (with free gift wrapping), as well as plenty of other vendors. Tickets for the Friday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Nov. 24, event are $14 for 14-and-up, and free for 13-and-under. It runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 4655 Humboldt St. in Denver. denverchristmasshow.com
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Dallas Mavericks (8-7, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (8-5, fifth in the Western Conference)
Denver; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: Dallas seeks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Mavericks take on Denver.
The Nuggets are 4-5 in Western Conference games. Denver is fifth in the league with 46.2 rebounds led by Nikola Jokic averaging 13.7.
The Mavericks have gone 6-6 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 17.2 fast break points per game led by Luka Doncic averaging 4.6.
The Nuggets make 46.8% of their shots from the field this season, which is 2.1 percentage points higher than the Mavericks have allowed to their opponents (44.7%). The Mavericks average 115.6 points per game, 0.5 more than the 115.1 the Nuggets give up to opponents.
TOP PERFORMERS: Michael Porter Jr. is shooting 47.9% and averaging 18.3 points for the Nuggets.
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Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.3 points and 5.2 assists for the Mavericks.
LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 7-3, averaging 119.7 points, 45.4 rebounds, 30.7 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.0 points per game.
Mavericks: 5-5, averaging 118.0 points, 44.3 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.2 points.
INJURIES: Nuggets: Aaron Gordon: out (calf), DaRon Holmes II: out for season (achilles), Nikola Jokic: day to day (personal).
Mavericks: Dante Exum: out (wrist).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Pop music icon Billie Eilish had a very important request before performing a sold-out show at Denver’s Ball Arena on Tuesday night: She wanted to snuggle with some animals.
Two Front Range shelters were more than happy to bring some furry friends for a backstage meet-and-greet with Eilish and her team, Brighter Days Dog Rescue founder and director Becca Orin said.
Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary first got the request through the venue, and the Commerce City sanctuary teamed up with Brighter Days in Boulder to bring puppies, kittens and a pony to the arena.
Eilish, her mom and team were “amazing,” Orin said, and showered the animals with love – particularly Samson the pony, who was overjoyed by all of the attention and cookies.
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Brighter Days shared photos of the visit in a post on Facebook, with Eilish grinning cheek-to-cheek with a puppy and getting a nuzzle from Samson.
“This is not the first time we have brought animals to Ball Arena for the artists ahead of their performance, but this was the first time the artist was kind enough and generous enough to let us take pictures and give us permission to post them on social media,” Orin said.
Eilish is set to perform a second sold-out show at Ball Arena on Wednesday night as part of her Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour.
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