The 2001-02 Cleveland Cavaliers season was marked by struggles as the team finished with a disappointing 29-53 record. This performance placed them at the bottom of the Central Division and tied them for the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference. The team’s on-court difficulties were evident as they failed to secure a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive year.
Under the leadership of head coach John Lucas, the Cavaliers faced challenges in both offense and defense. The team averaged 92.9 points per game, placing them near the bottom of the league in scoring. Defensively, they allowed an average of 99.6 points per game, further contributing to their struggles. The Cavaliers’ performance was hindered by a lack of consistency and depth in their roster.
Despite the overall disappointing season, there were a few bright spots. Andre Miller emerged as a key player for the team, leading the Cavaliers in scoring and assists with averages of 16.5 points and 10.9 assists per game, respectively. His performance earned him a spot on the All-NBA Third Team, highlighting his individual talent amid the team’s struggles.
Overall, the 2001-02 season was a challenging one for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team’s inability to perform consistently highlighted areas for improvement and set the stage for future rebuilding efforts. The season’s results underscored the need for strategic changes in the organization to return to playoff contention in the subsequent years.
- Regular Season Record: 29-53
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 2001-02 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Lamond Murray | 71 | 16.6 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 42.4 | |||||||
| Andre Miller | 81 | 16.5 | 4.7 | 10.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 25.3 | |||||||
| Wesley Person | 78 | 15.1 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 44.4 | |||||||
| Ricky Davis | 82 | 11.7 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 31.4 | |||||||
| Zydrunas Ilgauskas | 62 | 11.1 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jumaine Jones | 81 | 8.3 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 31.0 | |||||||
| Tyrone Hill | 26 | 8.0 | 10.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Chris Mihm | 74 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 42.8 | |||||||
| Trajan Langdon | 44 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 36.5 | |||||||
| Michael Doleac | 42 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bryant Stith | 50 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 35.3 | |||||||
| Brian Skinner | 65 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bimbo Coles | 47 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 20.0 | |||||||
| Jeff Trepagnier | 12 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| DeSagana Diop | 18 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers 2001-02 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2001-02 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2001 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 108-89 | |
| Oct 31, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 100-94 | |
| Nov 02, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | W 90-83 | |
| Nov 03, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 99-69 | |
| Nov 06, 2001 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 115-99 | |
| Nov 07, 2001 | @ New York Knicks | L 82-64 | |
| Nov 10, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 87-84 | |
| Nov 13, 2001 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 107-103 | |
| Nov 14, 2001 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 107-94 | |
| Nov 16, 2001 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-91 | |
| Nov 17, 2001 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 98-93 | |
| Nov 21, 2001 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 101-94 | |
| Nov 23, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 79-68 | |
| Nov 24, 2001 | vs. Miami Heat | W 100-96 | |
| Nov 27, 2001 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 94-75 | |
| Nov 29, 2001 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 105-96 | |
| Dec 01, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 93-81 | |
| Dec 04, 2001 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 100-88 | |
| Dec 07, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-84 | |
| Dec 08, 2001 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 109-99 | |
| Dec 11, 2001 | @ Houston Rockets | W 107-102 | |
| Dec 13, 2001 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-82 | |
| Dec 15, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 94-91 | |
| Dec 18, 2001 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 102-84 | |
| Dec 19, 2001 | @ Boston Celtics | L 104-98 | |
| Dec 21, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | W 86-81 | |
| Dec 22, 2001 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 109-103 | |
| Dec 26, 2001 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 91-89 | |
| Dec 28, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | W 98-88 | |
| Dec 29, 2001 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 103-80 | |
| Jan 02, 2002 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 113-98 | |
| Jan 04, 2002 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 101-91 | |
| Jan 05, 2002 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 101-91 | |
| Jan 07, 2002 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 98-72 | |
| Jan 10, 2002 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 96-91 | |
| Jan 11, 2002 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 102-100 | |
| Jan 13, 2002 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-64 | |
| Jan 15, 2002 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 109-102 | |
| Jan 16, 2002 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 117-88 | |
| Jan 18, 2002 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 109-103 | |
| Jan 21, 2002 | vs. Miami Heat | L 95-93 | |
| Jan 24, 2002 | @ Washington Wizards | L 94-85 | |
| Jan 26, 2002 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 108-101 | |
| Jan 29, 2002 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 114-81 | |
| Jan 31, 2002 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 93-92 | |
| Feb 02, 2002 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 115-107 | |
| Feb 05, 2002 | @ Orlando Magic | L 106-98 | |
| Feb 06, 2002 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 111-109 | |
| Feb 12, 2002 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 99-81 | |
| Feb 13, 2002 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-107 | |
| Feb 16, 2002 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 114-101 | |
| Feb 18, 2002 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 103-92 | |
| Feb 21, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-97 | |
| Feb 22, 2002 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 103-93 | |
| Feb 24, 2002 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 111-96 | |
| Feb 26, 2002 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 109-89 | |
| Feb 28, 2002 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 114-107 | |
| Mar 02, 2002 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 84-81 | |
| Mar 03, 2002 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 101-91 | |
| Mar 05, 2002 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 103-96 | |
| Mar 06, 2002 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 85-76 | |
| Mar 08, 2002 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-109 | |
| Mar 10, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 95-78 | |
| Mar 13, 2002 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 85-84 | |
| Mar 16, 2002 | @ New York Knicks | L 105-95 | |
| Mar 17, 2002 | vs. New York Knicks | W 104-99 | |
| Mar 19, 2002 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 100-97 | |
| Mar 20, 2002 | @ Boston Celtics | L 96-70 | |
| Mar 22, 2002 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 94-80 | |
| Mar 25, 2002 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 102-96 | |
| Mar 26, 2002 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 121-116 | |
| Mar 28, 2002 | @ Utah Jazz | L 112-91 | |
| Mar 30, 2002 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 93-85 | |
| Apr 02, 2002 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 101-96 | |
| Apr 04, 2002 | @ Orlando Magic | L 105-101 | |
| Apr 06, 2002 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 120-101 | |
| Apr 08, 2002 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 111-99 | |
| Apr 10, 2002 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-81 | |
| Apr 12, 2002 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 112-100 | |
| Apr 13, 2002 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 128-123 | |
| Apr 16, 2002 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 99-95 | |
| Apr 17, 2002 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 103-85 |