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Dale Johnson is born and raised in New Jersey. He recently graduated from George Mason University (class of '17) and moved to Northern Virginia. Dale fell in love with basketball in 2003 when his all-time favorite player, Dwyane Wade, was drafted. Ever since then, basketball has been his favorite sport and the Heat has been his go-to NBA team. Other interests include gaming, working out and 80s music. Follow him on twitter (@dmjohnsonnn)
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De'Andre Hunter Posts Season-High 23 Points Versus Brooklyn
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter scored a season-high 23 points in Friday night's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Hunter shot a robust 9-for-10 from the field and added six rebounds and three three-pointers in 31 minutes. The box score won't show it, but Hunter was relentless on defense, limiting Kyrie Irving to 6-for-21 shooting on... Read More
Jimmy Butler Has Disappointing Line In Return
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) made his return to the court Friday after a two-game absence, but struggled against the Dallas Mavericks. Butler finished with just two points on 0-for-6 shooting to go along with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and three turnovers in 27 minutes. Butler looked abnormally bad in this one... Read More
Bam Adebayo Posts Big Double-Double Despite Loss
Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo was the lone bright spot in an otherwise ugly loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Adebayo lead his team in scoring with 19 points on 8-for-10 shooting and added 11 rebounds, four steals and two assists in 36 minutes. Adebayo has been terrific this year and is shooting 63.2... Read More
Luka Doncic's Big Night Leads Dallas To Win Friday
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic finished with a game-high 27 points against the Miami Heat on Friday. Doncic shot 9-for-22 from the field and added 15 rebounds, seven assists, three three-pointers and a block in 36 minutes. Doncic's shooting has been underwhelming so far as he had huge expectations coming into the season. However,... Read More
Bismack Biyombo Posts First Double-Double Of The Season
Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo recorded his first double-double of the season Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Outside of an errant three-point attempt, Biyombo played pretty well, recording 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting, 12 rebounds and a block in 28 minutes. Biyombo is the only true center on the roster right now with Cody... Read More
Tyus Jones Drops 12 Dimes In Win
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones was a key facilitator Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. Jones finished with a game-high 12 assists to go along with six points and two steals in 29 minutes. Jones is filling in nicely with Ja Morant (ankle) injured and has averages of 7.0 points, 6.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and... Read More
Kyle Anderson Continues Strong Start To Season Friday
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson had another big outing Friday in a win over the Charlotte Hornets. Anderson finished with 18 points on 7-for-15 shooting, 11 rebounds, five assists, two threes, two steals and a block in 29 minutes. Anderson bounced back from an eight turnover outing on Wednesday and did not commit a single... Read More
Jamal Murray Expected To Play Friday
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (elbow) is expected to play Friday against the Phoenix Suns. Murray was a late scratch Tuesday after experiencing some elbow soreness during warm ups and was questionable coming into Friday. However, it appears there was nothing serious in the injury as head coach Michael Malone said he would "be shocked"... Read More
LeBron James Will Play Through Ankle Soreness Friday
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James (ankle) is active and will play Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. James is still dealing with ankle soreness after suffering a minor ankle sprain earlier this season, but will play through it. James put up 26 points, eight assists and five rebounds in 35 minutes against the Spurs... Read More
Derrick White In, LaMarcus Aldridge Out Friday
San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (knee) has been ruled out while guard Derrick White (toe) will make his season debut Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Aldridge has been dealing with knee soreness and will miss his second straight game. White is making his season debut after recovering from toe surgery this offseason. Aldridge's... Read More
T.J. Warren Out Indefinitely With Stress Fracture In Foot
Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (foot) will undergo surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot. Warren, who was already dealing with plantar fasciitis, will be out indefinitely after the surgery. This is a huge blow to Warren and the Pacers after their 4-1 start to the season. It's safe to say Warren... Read More
LaMarcus Aldridge Listed As Questionable Against Lakers
San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (knee) is listed as questionable against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday. Aldridge missed the game against the Lakers on Wednesday due to knee soreness and his minutes have been unusually low all season. Jakob Poeltl posted eight points and seven rebounds in the spot start on Wednesday and will... Read More
Jimmy Butler Is Probable Friday Against Dallas
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as probable and will likely play against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Butler left with a sprained ankle on Christmas Day and has missed the past two contests, but appears to have made progress on the ailment. If Butler is able to return, Andre Iguodala will likely... Read More
Danilo Gallinari And Rajon Rondo Out Friday
Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (ankle) and guard Rajon Rondo (knee) will not play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Gallinari made his return Wednesday after dealing with a foot injury, only to sprain his ankle and leave the game. Rondo was playing well off the bench, but is dealing with soreness in his knee and... Read More
Terrence Ross Ruled Out Thursday With Hamstring Injury
The Orlando Magic are calling it hamstring "irritation" as guard Terrence Ross is ruled out Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ross was on fire to start the season, but appears to have tweaked something bad enough to be ruled out. Head coach Steve Clifford said Cole Anthony, Dwayne Bacon and Michael Carter-Williams will all see... Read More
Alec Burks Out Again With Ankle Injury
New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Toronto Raptors. Burks was questionable coming into the contest, but will not play as he recovers from a minor ankle sprain. With Burks out, Reggie Bullock posted 17 points in 41 minutes on Tuesday and will likely be given heavy minutes again... Read More
Blake Griffin Is Out Friday Due To Concussion
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (concussion) is still in the concussion protocol and will not play Friday against the Boston Celtics. Griffin left Tuesday's game after taking an elbow from James Wiseman of the Golden State Warriors and did not return. Griffin being ruled out over a day in advance is usually not a good... Read More
Draymond Green Upgraded To Probable Friday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (foot) has been upgraded to probable and is on track to make his season debut Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Green has been ramping up his conditioning as he recovered from a foot ailment, but finally appears ready to play. Green's return should help the Warriors with their... Read More
Dario Saric Listed As Probable Tuesday
Phoenix Suns forward/center Dario Saric (quadriceps) is listed as probable and is slated to make his season debut Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Saric has missed the team's first three games with right quad soreness after having a breakout in the bubble last season. It will be interesting to see what Phoenix does with... Read More
Danilo Gallinari Ruled Out Against Pistons
Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) will not play Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Gallinari was determined to be a game-time decision but was ruled out moments later. Gallinari will miss his second straight game and should be considered questionable for their next game on Wednesday. De'Andre Hunter will start and Bogdan Bogdanovic will get... Read More
Clint Capela Will Make Season Debut On Monday
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) will play and start Monday night against the Detroit Pistons. Capela has missed the first two games of the season with a sore Achilles and was originally questionable coming into the night before being upgraded to probable. Capela's return will push Bogdan Bogdanovic back to the bench and slide... Read More
Danilo Gallinari A Game-Time Decision Monday
Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) is a game-time decision Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Gallinari is looking to return to the court after suffering a mild foot sprain, but will need to go through warm ups to determine his status. If Gallinari is unable to go, De'Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic will continue to... Read More
Kevin Love And Isaac Okoro Ruled Out Tuesday Night
The Cleveland Cavaliers have ruled out forward/center Kevin Love (calf) and Isaac Okoro (foot) Tuesday against the New York Knicks. Love reaggravated his calf injury playing in a back-to-back game on Sunday and could be in for a lengthy absence, especially being ruled out more than a day in advance. With Love out, Larry Nance... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 2
And just like that, the first week of the 2020-2021 NBA season comes to an end. With the first week in the books, there will always be some overreactions to surprising performances like Terry Rozier's 42 points in the opener or the nine-point effort Damian Lillard had in their opener. Despite all that, in category... Read More
Collin Sexton Posts Third-Straight Game Of 20 Points Or More
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton dropped 22 points on 8-for-15 shooting in a blowout win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Sexton also contributed three rebounds, three assists, one three and one steal in 29 minutes. Sexton had a tough matchup on paper, lining up against the much bigger Ben Simmons, but had no... Read More
Andre Drummond Has No Problem Against Joel Embiid-Less Sixers
Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond dominated the Philadelphia 76ers Sunday night who were missing their starting center Joel Embiid (back). Drummond had a huge double-double of 24 points and 14 rebounds in just 26 minutes. Drummond also contributed three assists, three steals and two blocks in the limited minutes due to a blowout game. Don't... Read More
Larry Nance Jr. Plays Well After Kevin Love's Departure
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. bounced back as teammate Kevin Love (calf) reaggravated his calf injury and did not return Sunday. Nance finished the game with 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting, five assists, four rebounds, three three-pointers and two steals in 35 minutes. Given Love's medical history and the shorter season, Nance is shaping... Read More
Terrence Ross Continues Hot Streak Against Wizards
Orlando Magic guard/forward Terrence Ross has been on fire to start the season and continued his hot shooting in a win on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Ross poured in 26 points on 7-for-15 shooting, including 4-for-7 from three and a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line in 31 minutes off the bench. Ross... Read More
Raul Neto Shines In Spot Start On Sunday
Washington Wizards point guard Raul Neto commanded the offense early and often in the absence of Russell Westbrook (rest) Sunday. Neto posted a stat line of 22 points on 10-for-17 shooting to go along with five assists, four rebounds, three steals and two threes in 32 minutes. Managers should not rush to the wire for... Read More
Markelle Fultz Leads Magic To 3-0 Start With 26 Points
Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz continued his early season success in a win Sunday night against the Washington Wizards. Fultz was stellar in this one, securing the third straight win for Orlando with 26 points on 11-for-21 shooting, two rebounds, two assists, two three-pointers and a steal in 29 minutes. Fultz came into the... Read More
