The 2011–12 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the 42nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Key dates
- May 17 – The 2011 NBA Draft Lottery took place, and the Cavaliers got the first pick.[1]
- June 23 – The 2011 NBA draft took place in Newark, New Jersey, at the Prudential Center. The Cavaliers picked Kyrie Irving (#1), Tristan Thompson (#4), Milan Mačvan (#54). They also drafted Justin Harper (#32), but immediately traded him to the Orlando Magic for two future second-round picks (2013 and 2014).
- June 29 – The Cavs exercise the third-year option on Christian Eyenga, keeping him under contract until the 2012–13 season.
- June 30 – J.J. Hickson is sent to the Sacramento Kings, for Omri Casspi and a protected future first round pick.
- July 7 – The Cavaliers set an NBA D-League team in Canton, Ohio. The Cavs announced that they will own and control all the operations of the former Albuquerque/New Mexico Thunderbirds. On October 13, the new name, logo, colors and court design are unveiled, the Canton Charge.
- December 9 – Training Camp begins. The Cavs also signed with rookies Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson. They also waived Joey Graham.
- December 12 – Anthony Parker re-signed with the Cavaliers.
- December 14 – The Cavs decided to waive Baron Davis.
- December 16 – The Cavaliers opened their pre-season with a victory over the Detroit Pistons in The Palace of Auburn Hills.
- December 20 – The Cavs closed their pre-season with a loss against the Pistons in Quicken Loans Arena, with a 1–1 record.
- December 22 – Manny Harris is waived by the Cavs.
- December 26 – The Cavaliers opened their season with a loss against the Toronto Raptors in the Quicken Loans Arena.
- January 4 – Christian Eyenga is assigned to the Canton Charge.
- January 23 – The Cavs recall Christian Eyenga.
- February 10 – The Cavaliers sign a 10-day contract with Ben Uzoh, of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
- February 21 – Manny Harris sign a 10-day contract with the Cavs.
Draft picks
Roster
2011–12 Cleveland Cavaliers roster
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Coaches
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Head coach
Assistant(s)
Legend
- (DP) Unsigned draft pick
- (FA) Free agent
- (S) Suspended
 Injured
Roster
Updated: April 21, 2012
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Pre-season
The original 2011 NBA Pre-season was canceled due to the 2011 NBA Lockout. After the lockout, the NBA created a new two game Pre-Season.
Regular season
Standings
Game log
2011–12 game log
Total: 21–45 (Home: 11–22; Road: 10–23)
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December: 1–2 (home: 0–1; road: 1–1)
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January: 7–10 (home: 3–4; road: 4–6)
| Game |
Date |
Team |
Score |
High points |
High rebounds |
High assists |
Location
Attendance |
Record
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| 4
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January 1
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New Jersey
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98–82
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Antawn Jamison (23)
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Anderson Varejão (11)
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Ramon Sessions (8)
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Quicken Loans Arena
15,084
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2–2
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| 5
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January 3
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Charlotte
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115–101
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Kyrie Irving (20)
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Tristan Thompson (9)
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Ramon Sessions (9)
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Quicken Loans Arena
14,173
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3–2
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| 6
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January 4
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@ Toronto
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77–92
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Antawn Jamison (19)
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Anderson Varejão (13)
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Kyrie Irving (4)
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Air Canada Centre
14,468
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3–3
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| 7
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January 6
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@ Minnesota
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98–87
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Antawn Jamison (22)
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Anderson Varejão (12)
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Ramon Sessions (6)
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Target Center
16,943
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4–3
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| 8
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January 8
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@ Portland
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78–98
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Kyrie Irving (21)
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Antawn Jamison (11)
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Kyrie Irving (4)
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Rose Garden
20,292
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4–4
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| 9
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January 10
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@ Utah
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105–113
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Antawn Jamison (22)
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Anderson Varejão (11)
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Kyrie Irving (5)
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EnergySolutions Arena
17,879
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4–5
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| 10
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January 12
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@ Phoenix
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101–90
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Kyrie Irving (26)
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Anderson Varejão (17)
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Kyrie Irving (6)
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US Airways Center
14,636
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5–5
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| 11
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January 13
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@ L. A. Lakers
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92–97
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Kyrie Irving (21)
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Anderson Varejão (14)
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Anthony Parker (5)
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Staples Center
18,997
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5–6
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| 12
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January 16
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@ Charlotte
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102–94
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Kyrie Irving (25)
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Anderson Varejão (12)
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Ramon Sessions (9)
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Time Warner Cable Arena
14,988
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6–6
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| 13
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January 17
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Golden State
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95–105
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Antawn Jamison (19)
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Anderson Varejão (13)
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Kyrie Irving (5)
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Quicken Loans Arena
13,056
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6–7
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| 14
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January 20
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Chicago
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75–114
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Anderson Varejão (14)
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Antawn Jamison (8)
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Anthony Parker, Kyrie Irving, Ramon Sessions (3)
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Quicken Loans Arena
17,871
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6–8
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| 15
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January 21, 2012
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@ Atlanta
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94–121
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Kyrie Irving (18)
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Anderson Varejão (8)
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Ramon Sessions (4)
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Philips Arena
15,922
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6–9
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| 16
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January 24
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@ Miami
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85–92
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Kyrie Irving (17)
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Anderson Varejão (11)
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Kyrie Irving, Antawn Jamison (4)
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American Airlines Arena
19,600
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6–10
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| 17
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January 25
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New York
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91–81
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Antawn Jamison (15)
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Anderson Varejão (16)
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Kyrie Irving (7)
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Quicken Loans Arena
16,760
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7–10
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| 18
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January 27
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New Jersey
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96–99
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Kyrie Irving (32)
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Anderson Varejão (9)
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Daniel Gibson (4)
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Quicken Loans Arena
13,121
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7–11
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| 19
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January 29
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@ Boston
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88–87
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Kyrie Irving (23)
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Anderson Varejão (9)
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Kyrie Irving (6)
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TD Garden
18,624
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8–11
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| 20
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January 31
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Boston
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90–93
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Kyrie Irving (21)
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Anderson Varejão (20)
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Ramon Sessions (10)
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Quicken Loans Arena
14,798
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8–12
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February: 5–8 (home: 5–5; road: 0–3)
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March: 4–13 (home: 1–7; road: 3–6)
| Game |
Date |
Team |
Score |
High points |
High rebounds |
High assists |
Location
Attendance |
Record
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| 34
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March 2
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Chicago
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91–112
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Luol Deng (24)
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Carlos Boozer (11)
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Derrick Rose (9)
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Quicken Loans Arena
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13–21
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| 35
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March 3
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@ Washington
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98–101
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Jordan Crawford (31)
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JaVale McGee (12)
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Kyrie Irving (6)
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Verizon Center
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13–22
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| 36
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March 5
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Utah
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100–109
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Antawn Jamison, Kyrie Irving (22)
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Five players (4)
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Antawn Jamison (6)
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Quicken Loans Arena
13,190
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13–23
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| 37
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March 7
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@ Denver
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100–99
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Antawn Jamison (33)
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Antawn Jamison (9)
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Kyrie Irving (8)
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Power Balance Pavilion
15,816
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14–23
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| 38
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March 9
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@ Oklahoma City
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96–90
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Antawn Jamison (21)
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Three players (8)
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Kyrie Irving (12)
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Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
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15–23
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| 39
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March 11
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Houston
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118–107
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Antawn Jamison (28)
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Kyrie Irving (6)
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Ramon Sessions (7)
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Quicken Loans Arena
17,662
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16–23
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| 40
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March 13
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Toronto
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88–96
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Antawn Jamison (20)
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Kyrie Irving (7)
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Kyrie Irving (7)
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Quicken Loans Arena
14,203
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16–24
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| 41
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March 14
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@ Milwaukee
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105–115
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Kyrie Irving (28)
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Alonzo Gee
Antawn Jamison (5)
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Ramon Sessions (6)
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Bradley Center
15,319
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16–25
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| 42
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March 18
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Atlanta
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87–103
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Alonzo Gee (20)
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Alonzo Gee (9)
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Kyrie Irving (10)
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Quicken Loans Arena
15,645
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16–26
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| 43
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March 19
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@ New Jersey
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105–100
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Tristan Thompson (27)
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Antawn Jamison (13)
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Kyrie Irving (7)
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Prudential Center
11,254
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17–26
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| 44
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March 21
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@ Atlanta
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102–103 (OT)
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Kyrie Irving (29)
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Alonzo Gee (13)
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Kyrie Irving (9)
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Philips Arena
12,331
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17–27
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| 45
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March 23
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@ Orlando
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80–93
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Antawn Jamison (16)
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Tristan Thompson (11)
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Kyrie Irving (6)
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Amway Center
18,846
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17–28
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| 46
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March 25
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Phoenix
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83–108
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Kyrie Irving (16)
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Manny Harris (9)
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Kyrie Irving
Donald Sloan (4)
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Quicken Loans Arena
17,307
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17–29
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| 47
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March 27
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@ Philadelphia
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85–103
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Anthony Parker (14)
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Alonzo Gee (9)
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Kyrie Irving (7)
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Wells Fargo Center
17,832
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17–30
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| 48
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March 28
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Detroit
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75–87
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Kyrie Irving (22)
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Tristan Thompson (11)
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Kyrie Irving (6)
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Quicken Loans Arena
14,486
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17–31
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| 49
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March 30
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Milwaukee
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84–121
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Kyrie Irving (29)
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Tristan Thompson (11)
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Kyrie Irving (5)
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Quicken Loans Arena
16,099
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17–32
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| 50
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March 31
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@ New York
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75–91
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Antawn Jamison (13)
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Antawn Jamison
Donald Sloan (7)
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Donald Sloan (4)
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Madison Square Garden
19,763
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17–33
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April: 4–12 (home: 2–5; road: 2–7)
| Game |
Date |
Team |
Score |
High points |
High rebounds |
High assists |
Location
Attendance |
Record
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| 51
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April 3
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San Antonio
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90–125
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Antawn Jamison (15)
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Alonzo Gee (5)
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Kyrie Irving
Luke Walton (5)
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Quicken Loans Arena
14,759
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17–34
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| 52
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April 4
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@ Milwaukee
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98–107
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Anthony Parker (27)
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Tristan Thompson (9)
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Donald Sloan (8)
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Bradley Center
11,849
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17–35
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| 53
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April 6
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@ Toronto
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84–80
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Antawn Jamison (25)
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Antawn Jamison (8)
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Lester Hudson (7)
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Air Canada Centre
16,565
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18–35
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| 54
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April 8
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@ New Jersey
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117–122 (OT)
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Antawn Jamison (34)
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Tristan Thompson (15)
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Donald Sloan (14)
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Prudential Center
11,341
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18–36
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| 55
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April 10
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Charlotte
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103–90
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Lester Hudson (25)
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Lester Hudson (8)
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Lester Hudson (6)
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Quicken Loans Arena
13,576
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19–36
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| 56
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April 11
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Indiana
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98–104 (OT)
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Antawn Jamison (21)
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Antawn Jamison
Tristan Thompson (8)
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Donald Sloan (6)
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Quicken Loans Arena
14,307
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19–37
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| 57
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April 13
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@ Indiana
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83–102
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Omri Casspi (14)
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Samardo Samuels (10)
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Donald Sloan (5)
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Bankers Life Fieldhouse
13,356
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19–38
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| 58
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April 14
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@ Washington
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98–89
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Luke Harangody (16)
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Luke Harangody (10)
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Anthony Parker (5)
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Verizon Center
17,200
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20–38
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| 59
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April 15
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Orlando
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84–100
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Antawn Jamison (21)
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Alonzo Gee
Tristan Thompson (8)
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Antawn Jamison (6)
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Quicken Loans Arena
16,305
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20–39
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| 60
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April 17
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@ Detroit
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77–116
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Manny Harris (18)
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Tristan Thompson (13)
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Donald Sloan (4)
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The Palace of Auburn Hills
11,595
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20–40
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| 61
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April 18
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Philadelphia
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87–103
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Samardo Samuels
Lester Hudson (15)
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Samardo Samuels
Tristan Thompson (5)
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Donald Sloan (7)
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Quicken Loans Arena
14,678
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20–41
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| 62
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April 20
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New York
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98–90
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Kyrie Irving (21)
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Manny Harris (12)
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Antawn Jamison (5)
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Quicken Loans Arena
19,349
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21–41
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| 63
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April 22
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@ San Antonio
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98–114
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Antawn Jamison (21)
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Tristan Thompson (9)
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Anthony Parker (4)
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AT&T Center
18,581
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21–42
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| 64
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April 23
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@ Memphis
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101–109
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Kyrie Irving (25)
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Antawn Jamison
Tristan Thompson (9)
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Kyrie Irving (4)
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FedExForum
15,504
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21–43
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| 65
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April 25
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Washington
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85–96
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D.J. Kennedy (12)
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Samardo Samuels (9)
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Donald Sloan (7)
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Quicken Loans Arena
18,086
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21–44
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| 66
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April 26
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@ Chicago
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75–107
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Tristan Thompson (13)
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Tristan Thompson (12)
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Donald Sloan
Luke Walton (2)
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United Center
22,563
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21–45
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| 2011–12 season schedule
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All the games through December 24 were canceled due to the 2011 NBA Lockout. A new schedule was created starting in December 25.
Player statistics
Regular season
Awards, records and milestones
Awards
Milestones
Injuries, surgeries and absences
- Semih Erden had a fracture in his right thumb and missed the first seven games of the regular season.[6] In April, he sprained his right ankle and missed the remainder of the season.[7]
- Kyrie Irving suffered a concussion during a game against the Miami Heat on February 7 and missed the following 3 games.[8]
- Anderson Varejão broke his wrist on February 10 during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks and missed the remainder of the season.[9]
Transactions
Free agents
Additions
Subtractions
Trades
References
- ^ Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery, will pick first, USA Today. May 18, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
- ^ "Irving, Rubio take Rookie of the Month honors for January". NBA.com. February 1, 2012. Archived from the original on February 10, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
- ^ "Irving, Thomas take Rookie of the Month honors for February". NBA.com. March 1, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
- ^ "Irving, Thomas named Rookies of the Month". NBA.com. April 1, 2012. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
- ^ "Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving named Kia Rookie of the Year". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. May 15, 2012. Archived from the original on May 17, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ^ Semih Erden (thumb) cleared to return, NBC Sports. January 2, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ^ Semih Erden Injury Update, nba.com/cavaliers. April 12, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2012
- ^ Kyrie Irving to miss 2 more games, ESPN.com. February 11, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ^ Season over for Cavs C Anderson Varejão, Yahoo! Sports. April 2, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
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