National Basketball Association » Cleveland Cavaliers » Seasons Started 4-1
The last time the Cleveland Cavaliers started the season 4-1 was in the 2023 season, after a 132-123 win over the Celtics. The Cavaliers finished the season 51-31 and eventually lost in the Eastern Conference First Round in the playoffs.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have started the season 4-1 a total of 6 times, in the 1979, 1989, 1997, 2001, 2016 and 2023 seasons.
Out of the 6 times the Cleveland Cavaliers started the season 4-1, they went on to make the playoffs 3 times, or 50% of the time.
| Year | Started | Point Diff | Final Record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4-1 | +59 | 51-31 | Lost First Round |
| 2016 | 4-1 | +55 | 57-25 | Won Finals |
| 2001 | 4-1 | -17 | 30-52 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1997 | 4-1 | +40 | 42-40 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1989 | 4-1 | +86 | 57-25 | Lost First Round |
| 1979 | 4-1 | +38 | 30-52 | Missed Playoffs |
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