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Following the Cavs’ 126-114 win over the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland moved to an NBA-best 20-3 on the season, recording another dominant win for the Cavs against a playoff contender. The storyline of the night was the three-point line. Cleveland outscored Denver 66-18 from behind the arc while shooting 45.8% on the night. Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert paced the Cavs with 11 made threes combined, but it was Evan Mobley ‘s stellar shooting night that is a recipe for success in Cleveland. Cavs Star Evan Mobley Finding Rhythm From Three Career Progression Towards the back end of last season, Mobley had begun to make the three a part of his game. He shot 37.3% on three-pointers on 1.2 attempts per game, way above his previous career-high of 25%. With the addition of new head coach Kenny Atkinson and his fast-paced offense, it was only natural that Mobley would shoot the ball more. So far this season, the Cavs 7-footer is shooting 34.8% from three on an increased 2.1 attempts per game. Mobley is coming off a career-high night from behind the arc, where he shot 3/5, tying his record for makes and setting a new record for attempts. After the game, Atkinson spoke on the importance of Mobley’s shooting, particularly his attempts, more than his makes. “I told him in the locker room, I like the bad one you took,” Atkinson said in a press conference postgame. “I’m joking but he needs to get over that hump, he’s starting to get over that hump where we need his gravity. I think when the playoffs come against these... elite, elite rim protectors and they just stay back in the paint, you got to keep them honest. I’m just really happy that he was more aggressive with the three.” As Mobley progresses with his three-point shot he will become part of the opposition scouting report. It is not extremely important for Mobley to become an elite shooter, but rather have the threat of shooting. Of the Cavs 10 main rotation players, Mobley is ninth in three-point attempts per game ahead of only Jarrett Allen, who takes none. Mobley will likely never become a high-volume three-point guy, but he’s showcased the ability to get hot and force closeouts. The more he does that, the more he will be able to create off the dribble either getting into the paint or creating as a playmaker. Season Progression As the season goes on expect Mobley to take more threes. He’s taken at least two a game in his last nine games, closing in on his career-best mark of 10 in a row in early 2024. While shooting at a higher rate and being more involved in the Cavs offense, with a career-high usage rate of 22.8%, Mobley is still an elite defender. Mobley leads the Cavs in blocks per game and is third on the team in steals. Shooting more threes and higher offensive production was gradually the next step in his career as someone who has always been a top-tier defender. With the way he is playing 23 games into this season, the future is bright for the 23-year-old . This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.Tech and Barbies top 2024 wish lists; Santa Claus

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was caught off guard by reports early Tuesday that linebacker Shaq Barrett wants to unretire. The two-time Super Bowl winner signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March, then abruptly announced his retirement on social media in July, just days before the start of Miami's training camp. “Just to be candid, obviously there's a reason why you target and sign somebody," McDaniel said Tuesday afternoon. “I was fully caught off guard, or caught by surprise this morning as I found out.” McDaniel indicated the Dolphins have not had any conversations with Barrett recently. Miami holds the 32-year-old’s contractual rights. ESPN first reported the news. “It was kind of news as you guys got it,” McDaniel said. He also said he hasn't had a chance to think about Barrett potentially rejoining the team, and that his immediate focus is on Miami's Thursday night game at Green Bay. “The team is counting on me to think about the Packers,” he said. "I'll get with (GM) Chris (Grier), and we'll work through that. There's a ton of implications that go along with it in terms of team and roster stuff, so we'll work through that as we just got the news today.” Barrett has 400 tackles, 59 sacks, 22 forced fumbles and three interceptions in nine seasons — four with Denver and five with Tampa Bay. He was a second-team All-Pro with the Buccaneers in 2019, with a league-high 19 1/2 sacks. The Dolphins waived veteran safety Marcus Maye on Tuesday and activated rookie safety Patrick McMorris from injured reserve. Maye, who signed with the Dolphins in June, played in 11 games with three starts for Miami this season. He had 30 tackles and a tackle for loss. He could re-sign to the team's practice squad if he clears waivers. Maye previously played for New Orleans, but was cut in a money-saving move in March after two seasons with the Saints. Maye's release made room on the roster for McMorris, who was drafted in the sixth round by Miami in April. He began the season on injured reserve because of a calf injury. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflNone