Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff History

Overview

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played a total of 54 seasons. Their first season was in 1971, and their most recent season was in 2024.

Have the Cleveland Cavaliers gone by any other names?

No, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been known by that name since 1971.

What division do the Cleveland Cavaliers play in?

The Cleveland Cavaliers currently play in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference.

What was the best start to a Cavaliers season?

The best start to a Cavaliers season was the 1976-77 Cleveland Cavaliers, who started the season 8-0. The second best start to a season was the 2016-17 Cleveland Cavaliers, who started the season going 6-0. The third best starts to a Cavaliers season was the 1978-79 Cleveland Cavaliers, the 1988-89 Cleveland Cavaliers and the 2000-01 Cleveland Cavaliers, who all started the season at 4-0.

What was the worst start to a Cavaliers season?

The worst start to a Cavaliers season was the 1970-71 Cleveland Cavaliers, who started the season at 0-15. The second worst start to a season was the 1984-85 Cleveland Cavaliers, who started the season with 9 losses. The third worst starts to a Cavaliers season was the 1972-73 Cleveland Cavaliers and the 1995-96 Cleveland Cavaliers, who both started the season at 0-7.

When was the last time the Cavaliers were in the playoffs?

The Cleveland Cavaliers last made the playoffs in 2024, which is currently ongoing. They've been in the playoffs a total of 24 times in their 54 seasons.

When was the last time the Cavaliers missed the playoffs?

The Cleveland Cavaliers last missed the playoffs in 2022.

When was the last time the Cavaliers won a playoff series?

In 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.

When was the last time the Cavaliers lost a playoff series?

In 2023, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference First Round.

What years did the Cavaliers make the NBA Finals?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have appeared in the NBA Finals 5 times, in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

How many NBA Titles have the Cavaliers won?

The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Finals once, in 2016.