WASHINGTON -- Neither the Denver Nuggets nor Washington Wizards will enter Thursdays first head-to-head matchup feeling upbeat.The Nuggets (8-14) lost 116-111 Wednesday night on the road to a five-win Brooklyn Nets. At least Denver can take pride in rallying from a 29-point deficit as they outscored Brooklyn 48-24 over the final 17:56. Despite that late effort and closing within 111-109 with 16.9 seconds, the Nuggets lost for the fourth time in five games.I told our team at halftime that Brooklyn was on pace for 84 points in the paint, which just shows signs of no resistance, no fight, Denver coach Mike Malone said. But I tell you, I am proud of our guys, getting down by 29 points and cutting it to three or four, whatever it was late. We got a couple of good shots that just didnt go down for us but we didnt roll over. Twenty-nine points didnt become 50 and Im happy about that.There was anything but happiness for the Wizards (7-13) following Tuesdays 124-116 loss to the Orlando Magic. John Wall scored a career-high 52 points, but had little help most of the game. The real issues for Washington, which has lost three of four, came defensively. The Magic set a season high for points in the win.Not even just defensive effort, just playing hard, Wall said. Our job is to wake up and just play hard. Before you made it to the NBA or got a college scholarship, you played hard to get where you wanted to get to. To still be talking about playing hard. ... Thats the easiest thing. Shouldnt have to do with any contracts or any money. Just come in and play basketball.Asked why that isnt happening, Wall said, I dont know. If I had the answers we wouldnt be in this situation right now.Orlando shot 51.8 percent overall from the field, 12 of 26 from beyond the arc and led by as many as 20 points.We have to be able to sustain a sense of urgency possession by possession, Brooks continued. It was spotty at best. 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Roman Josi had a goal and an assist to lead the Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night.Coach Paul Okon has called on Central Coasts players and fans to transform Gosford into the A-League fortress it once was as they seek redemption against battered Brisbane.Saturday marks the Mariners first home game of the season and the only one to be played in Gosford during the first seven rounds.The Roar will arrive eager to atone for last weekends shock 4-0 loss to Newcastle, and Okon challenged the Central Coast faithful to create an unnerving atmosphere for John Aloisis men.I hope to see a wall of yellow and a little bit of noise, Okon said.We want this place to be as intimidating as possible.Its important when you play at home that opposition teams realise its a difficult place to come and get points.To the players, Okons message is plain and simple: banish the defensive errors that led to their own 4-0 dismantling at the hands of Sydney FC.That will be a test should the Roars speed and quality of attack shine this week.If you give them space they can pass through you, he said.Brett Holman finds pockets of space annd can score goals from inside the box, outside the box.ddddddddddddThey have threats everywhere and its up to us to make sure we dont lose the ball in dangerous areas and dont come up with silly mistakes.The Mariners attacking options will be bolstered by the return of winger Fabio Ferreira, who wont yet be fit enough to run out 90 minutes but could start before handing the baton to pacy youngster Trent Buhagiar.If youre a left full-back you wouldnt want Trent coming on and running at you with that sort of speed, Okon said.Meanwhile, the Mariners confirmed the expected signing of former Melbourne Victory defender Scott Galloway.The 21-year-old, Okons first signing, joins on a one-deal in a bid to strengthen a defence thats already conceded seven goals in the opening two rounds.Galloway completed his first training session with the team on Friday and is eligible for selection against the Roar. 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