When was the last time the Cleveland Cavaliers were 3-1?

The last time the Cleveland Cavaliers started the season 3-1 was in the 2023 season, after a 103-92 win over the Magic. The Cavaliers finished the season 51-31 and eventually lost in the Eastern Conference First Round in the playoffs.

How many times have the Cleveland Cavaliers started the season 3-1?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have started the season 3-1 a total of 7 times, in the 1993, 1997, 2000, 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2023 seasons.

How often have the Cleveland Cavaliers made the playoffs after starting 3-1?

Out of the 7 times the Cleveland Cavaliers started the season 3-1, they went on to make the playoffs 4 times, or 57.1% of the time.

All Cleveland Cavaliers Seasons Which Started 3-1

Year	Started	Point Diff	Final Record	Result
2023	3-1	+50	51-31	Lost First Round
2021	3-1	+31	22-50	Missed Playoffs
2018	3-1	+8	50-32	Lost Finals
2016	3-1	+45	57-25	Won Finals
2000	3-1	+13	32-50	Missed Playoffs
1997	3-1	+25	42-40	Missed Playoffs
1993	3-1	+58	54-28	Lost Conf Semi

Year

Started

Point Diff

Final Record

Result

2023

3-1

+50

51-31

Lost First Round

2021

3-1