Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	53.2%
2023-24 – First Round	Orlando Magic	Ongoing (3-3)
2022-23 – First Round	New York Knicks	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2017-18 – Finals	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2017-18 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Won in 7 (4-3)
2017-18 – Conf Semi	Toronto Raptors	Won in 4 (4-0)
2017-18 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Won in 7 (4-3)
2016-17 – Finals	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2016-17 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Won in 5 (4-1)
2016-17 – Conf Semi	Toronto Raptors	Won in 4 (4-0)
2016-17 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Won in 4 (4-0)
2015-16 – Finals	Golden State Warriors	Won in 7 (4-3)
2015-16 – Conf Finals	Toronto Raptors	Won in 6 (4-2)
2015-16 – Conf Semi	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 4 (4-0)
2015-16 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Won in 4 (4-0)
2014-15 – Finals	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2014-15 – Conf Finals	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 4 (4-0)
2014-15 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Won in 6 (4-2)
2014-15 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Won in 4 (4-0)
2009-10 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2009-10 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Won in 5 (4-1)
2008-09 – Conf Finals	Orlando Magic	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2008-09 – Conf Semi	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 4 (4-0)
2008-09 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Won in 4 (4-0)
2007-08 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2007-08 – First Round	Washington Wizards	Won in 6 (4-2)
2006-07 – Finals	San Antonio Spurs	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2006-07 – Conf Finals	Detroit Pistons	Won in 6 (4-2)
2006-07 – Conf Semi	New Jersey Nets	Won in 6 (4-2)
2006-07 – First Round	Washington Wizards	Won in 4 (4-0)
2005-06 – Conf Semi	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2005-06 – First Round	Washington Wizards	Won in 6 (4-2)
1997-98 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1995-96 – First Round	New York Knicks	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1994-95 – First Round	New York Knicks	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1993-94 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1992-93 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1992-93 – First Round	New Jersey Nets	Won in 5 (3-2)
1991-92 – Conf Finals	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1991-92 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Won in 7 (4-3)
1991-92 – First Round	New Jersey Nets	Won in 4 (3-1)
1989-90 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1988-89 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1987-88 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1984-85 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1977-78 – First Round	New York Knicks	Lost in 2 (0-2)
1976-77 – First Round	Washington Bullets	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1975-76 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1975-76 – Conf Semi	Washington Bullets	Won in 7 (4-3)

Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	19-17 (52.8%)	23-12 (65.7%)	2024 – First Round
0-1	7-10 (41.2%)	6-11 (35.3%)	2023 – First Round
0-2	6-4 (60%)	3-7 (30%)	2018 – Finals
0-3	1-3 (25%)	0-4 (0%)	2018 – Finals
1-0	16-3 (84.2%)	17-1 (94.4%)	2024 – First Round
1-1	4-6 (40%)	5-5 (50%)	2023 – First Round
1-2	9-3 (75%)	6-6 (50%)	2023 – First Round
1-3	2-2 (50%)	1-3 (25%)	2023 – First Round
2-0	10-6 (62.5%)	15-0 (100%)	2024 – First Round
2-1	4-6 (40%)	7-2 (77.8%)	2024 – First Round
2-2	9-6 (60%)	8-6 (57.1%)	2024 – First Round
2-3	3-5 (37.5%)	2-6 (25%)	2018 – Conf Finals
3-0	10-0 (100%)	10-0 (100%)	2018 – Conf Semi
3-1	2-2 (50%)	4-0 (100%)	2017 – Conf Finals
3-2	6-5 (54.5%)	9-1 (90%)	2024 – First Round
3-3	5-2 (71.4%)	5-2 (71.4%)	2018 – Conf Finals

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	2-8 (20%)	2-8 (20%)	1998 – First Round
0-1	2-6 (25%)	0-8 (0%)	1998 – First Round
0-2	4-2 (66.7%)	0-6 (0%)	1998 – First Round
1-0	1-1 (50%)	2-0 (100%)	1993 – First Round
1-1	1-2 (33.3%)	1-2 (33.3%)	1995 – First Round
1-2	3-3 (50%)	0-6 (0%)	1998 – First Round
2-0	0-1 (0%)	1-0 (100%)	1992 – First Round
2-1	1-1 (50%)	2-0 (100%)	1993 – First Round
2-2	1-3 (25%)	1-3 (25%)	1993 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	0-2 (0%)	0-2 (0%)	1978 – First Round
0-1	1-1 (50%)	0-2 (0%)	1978 – First Round
1-1	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1977 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Cleveland Cavaliers history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in in Cleveland Cavaliers history was in the 2016 Finals against the Golden State Warriors, when the Cavaliers trailed 1-3 and came back to win in 7 games.

How many times have the Cleveland Cavaliers played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played 35 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 23-12 (65.7%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2024 First Round, which is currently ongoing.

How many times have the Cleveland Cavaliers played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played 10 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 2-8 (20%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 1998 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 1997-98 Indiana Pacers in 4 games.

How many times have the Cleveland Cavaliers played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played 2 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 0-2 (0%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1978 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 1977-78 New York Knicks in 2 games.

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