The Cleveland Cavaliers, also known as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. source
The Cleveland Cavaliers, also known as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-2 in Game 7 in the playoffs. All of these games were in conference semifinals. source
Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-2 in Game 7 in the playoffs. All of these games were in conference semifinals.
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Bullets in 1976 during what is known as the Miracle of Richfield. And the Cavs defeated the Boston Celtics at home in Larry Bird's last game in 1992. source
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Bullets in 1976 during what is known as the Miracle of Richfield. And the Cavs defeated the Boston Celtics at home in Larry Bird's last game in 1992.
Cleveland Cavaliers lost twice in Game 7 - at Detroit in 2006 and at Boston in 2008. source
Cleveland Cavaliers lost twice in Game 7 - at Detroit in 2006 and at Boston in 2008.
In the NBA Finals, teams are 0-32 after falling behind 3-1. But the Cleveland Cavaliers have already joined select company in advancing to a deciding Game 7. source
In the NBA Finals, teams are 0-32 after falling behind 3-1. But the Cleveland Cavaliers have already joined select company in advancing to a deciding Game 7.
Just 23 players have scored 40 or more points in an NBA Finals game. The Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving did it once (41 points in Game 5 this year) and LeBron James has now done in five times (twice in 2015 and three times in 2016). source
Just 23 players have scored 40 or more points in an NBA Finals game. The Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving did it once (41 points in Game 5 this year) and LeBron James has now done in five times (twice in 2015 and three times in 2016).
The Cleveland Cavaliers, however, also have a number of dubious distinctions, such as former owner Ted Stepien's tenure source
The Cleveland Cavaliers, however, also have a number of dubious distinctions, such as former owner Ted Stepien's tenure
Cleveland Cavaliers began play in 1970 as an expansion team. Their 46-year history has been marked by both stretches of strong play and periods of poor play. source
Cleveland Cavaliers began play in 1970 as an expansion team. Their 46-year history has been marked by both stretches of strong play and periods of poor play.
Cleveland Cavaliers' luck changed as they landed the number 1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft. source
Cleveland Cavaliers' luck changed as they landed the number 1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft.
In the 2014 off-season, James, now a free agent, announced he was rejoining the Cleveland Cavaliers. source
In the 2014 off-season, James, now a free agent, announced he was rejoining the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers made several moves to build a championship-contender around James. source
Cleveland Cavaliers made several moves to build a championship-contender around James.
When the Cleveland Cavaliers debuted in the NBA in 1970, the team's original jerseys were wine and gold. The first jerseys featured the feathered treatment of the letter C in Cavaliers. source
When the Cleveland Cavaliers debuted in the NBA in 1970, the team's original jerseys were wine and gold. The first jerseys featured the feathered treatment of the letter C in Cavaliers.
In 1974, Cleveland Cavaliers changed into the classic block lettering and checkerboard pattern that was synonymous to the 'Miracle of Richfield' teams of 1976. source
In 1974, Cleveland Cavaliers changed into the classic block lettering and checkerboard pattern that was synonymous to the 'Miracle of Richfield' teams of 1976.
Coinciding with the move to Gund Arena in the 1994–95 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers changed logos and uniforms, adding black in addition to the already existing blue, orange and white colors. source
Coinciding with the move to Gund Arena in the 1994–95 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers changed logos and uniforms, adding black in addition to the already existing blue, orange and white colors.
the Cleveland Cavaliers switched to a modified version of the team's classic wine and gold scheme in the 2003–04 season (metallic gold and crimson shade of wine), with navy blue added to the color scheme. source
the Cleveland Cavaliers switched to a modified version of the team's classic wine and gold scheme in the 2003–04 season (metallic gold and crimson shade of wine), with navy blue added to the color scheme.
the Cleveland Cavaliers debuted new uniforms before the start of the 2010–11 NBA season, to coincide with the team returning to the original shades of wine and gold used from 1970 to 1983. source
the Cleveland Cavaliers debuted new uniforms before the start of the 2010–11 NBA season, to coincide with the team returning to the original shades of wine and gold used from 1970 to 1983.