Stephen Curry netted 24 points as the New Jersey Nets won again . Warriors used smothering defensive effort to pound Washington Wizards . Brook Lopez renewed playoff hopes by hitting 31 points for Brooklyn Nets . Chicago Bulls clinched a playoff spot after Nikola Mirotic netted 28 points .
Stephen Curry netted 24 points as the Golden State Warriors won again . Warriors used smothering defensive effort to pound Washington Wizards . Brook Lopez renewed playoff hopes by hitting 31 points for Brooklyn Nets . Chicago Bulls clinched a playoff spot after Nikola Mirotic netted 28 points .