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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. Until we do that, were going to put ourselves in a bad position.Wilson Chandler led the Nuggets with 27 points against the Nets. He also led the comeback, which began soon after Malone was ejected for arguing a foul with an official as Denver trailed by 21 points midway through the third quarter.When he got ejected, that was the plan, to try to get something going, Chandler said. We were down. There was nothing happening and I think that kind of lit a fire under us.Led by Chandler, the Nuggets bench scored 70 points against the Nets, which is three less than the 73 the Magics second unit scored against Wizards.Denver averaged 116.5 points during a two-game sweep over Washington last season.Jordan From China .com) - The Montreal Canadiens will try to halt their longest losing streak of the season when they host the struggling New York Islanders in tonights clash at the Bell Centre. 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Lombardi, the grandson of former Green Bay Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi, has been an offensive assistant on Sean Paytons New Orleans staff since 2007.CHICAGO -- No matter how this season plays out, this much is clear about the Chicago Bulls: Theyre worth watching.They jettisoned one hometown superstar and welcomed another when they traded former MVP Derrick Rose and signed three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade.They also handed the keys to an All-Star guard in Jimmy Butler who called out his coach last season. And on top of that, they added mercurial point guard Rajon Rondo to the mix.Coming off a flat season that ended with them missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008, the Bulls at least spiced things up in the offseason. Now, its time to see if interesting also means better.I love the vibe of this group, Hoiberg said. I love the competitiveness of this group.The Bulls clearly had to do something after a year that began with high expectations ended with a 42-40 record, a fractured locker room and all sorts of questions about team leadership.Gone is Chicago native Rose -- derailed by injuries after leading the Bulls to heights they hadnt reached since the Michael Jordan Era -- after being dealt to New York for center Robin Lopez and guard Jerian Grant. So is Joakim Noah, who signed with Knicks not long after the big trade. Pau Gasol went to San Antonio as a free agent.Wade shocked Miami when he chose to come home to Chicago and accept a two-year deal worth about $47 million.Here are some things to look for this season from the Bulls, who open at home against Boston on Oct. 27:EYE ON THE BENCHThe Bulls thought Hoibergs fast-paced tempo and soft-spoken style were just what the team needed when he was hired. They just didnt think the learning curve would be as steep as it was. Hoiberg got called out by Butler last season for not coaching the team hard enough. The system and the roster did not mesh.So does Year 2 bring a better Hoiberg?Executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson said he expects it. So does Hoiberg, who came to the Bulls after a successful five-year run at Iowa State.But is this the right roster for him? After all, Wade and Rondo are both in their 30s. And if the Bulls struggle, who takess the fall?THE WADE EFFECTWho knows what might have happened had Wade signed with the Bulls six years ago rather than form a superstar triumvirate with LeBron James and Chris Bosh in Miami? But hes here now, coming off a strong season and being counted on at age 34 to set the tone for the Bulls younger players.dddddddddddd The 12-time All-Star has been doing just that, speaking up in practice and meetings.FOLLOW THE LEADERIts been a steep climb for Butler from low first-round draft pick to bench warmer to two-time All-Star with an Olympic gold medal. But his success hasnt translated to team success. Butlers first All-Star season ended with Tom Thibodeaus firing. Last year, the Bulls dropped into the lottery. And while Wade and Rondo have said the Bulls are Butlers team, its not clear exactly how far he can lead them.I can learn from (Wade and Rondo), the winning culture theyve built, Butler said. Im excited because theres so much growth I can handle in that aspect of the game. You look at what Wade has done for his career, a future Hall of Famer. I think that I can model the way I do things around him.ON POINTWhile the Bulls added scoring punch and the reigning assists-per-game leader in Wade and Rondo, they still lack a starting guard who can consistently hit from long range. That was a problem last season with Rose and Butler, who moves to small forward.Spacing could be a problem when Rondo, Wade and Butler are on the court together, though the Bulls do have solid shooters in Nikola Mirotic and Doug McDermott. Gasols departure also creates a scoring hole in the paint.RONDOS REVIVALRondo is coming off a resurgent season with Sacramento that saw him average 11.9 points and a league-leading 11.7 assists. It was the fourth time he averaged a double-double in a season and the first for him since the 2012-13 season. The four-time All-Star has clashed with coaches, most notably Dallas Rick Carlisle, and his relationship with Hoiberg could be one to watch. ' ' '