The 1990-91 Cleveland Cavaliers had a challenging season in the NBA, finishing with a record of 33 wins and 49 losses. This performance placed them 5th in the Central Division and 10th in the Eastern Conference, resulting in the team missing the playoffs for the first time since the 1984-85 season.
Under head coach Lenny Wilkens, the Cavaliers struggled with inconsistency. The team faced significant roster changes and injuries, affecting their ability to compete effectively. Key players like Brad Daugherty and Mark Price were pivotal when healthy, but injuries to Price limited his contributions throughout the season. Despite these setbacks, Daugherty managed to provide solid performances, averaging 21.6 points and 10.9 rebounds per game.
The Cavaliers made some notable transactions during the season to try and bolster their lineup. One significant trade was sending Ron Harper to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for the rights to Danny Ferry, who was expected to be a cornerstone for the future. However, the immediate impact of these moves was limited, and the team struggled to find a winning formula.
Overall, the 1990-91 season was a transitional period for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team aimed to rebuild and develop a core group of players that could achieve sustained success in the coming years. The challenges faced during this season highlighted the need for stability and growth, setting the stage for future improvements.
- Regular Season Record: 33-49
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 1990-91 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Brad Daugherty | 76 | 21.6 | 10.9 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Larry Nance | 80 | 19.2 | 8.6 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Mark Price | 16 | 16.9 | 2.8 | 10.4 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 34.0 | |||||||
| Hot Rod Williams | 43 | 11.7 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Craig Ehlo | 82 | 10.1 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 32.9 | |||||||
| Darnell Valentine | 65 | 9.4 | 2.6 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 24.0 | |||||||
| Danny Ferry | 81 | 8.6 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 29.9 | |||||||
| Chucky Brown | 74 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Henry James | 37 | 8.1 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 40.0 | |||||||
| Gerald Paddio | 70 | 7.2 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 25.0 | |||||||
| John Morton | 66 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 33.3 | |||||||
| Steve Kerr | 57 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 45.2 | |||||||
| Winston Bennett | 27 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Mike Woodson | 4 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Derrick Chievous | 18 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Miloš Babić | 12 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers 1990-91 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1990-91 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1990 | @ Boston Celtics | L 125-101 | |
| Nov 03, 1990 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 106-97 | |
| Nov 06, 1990 | @ Orlando Magic | W 102-95 | |
| Nov 07, 1990 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 100-89 | |
| Nov 09, 1990 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 122-107 | |
| Nov 10, 1990 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-88 | |
| Nov 13, 1990 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 121-104 | |
| Nov 14, 1990 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 113-95 | |
| Nov 16, 1990 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 99-94 | |
| Nov 17, 1990 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 112-100 | |
| Nov 21, 1990 | vs. Miami Heat | W 123-109 | |
| Nov 23, 1990 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 111-105 | |
| Nov 24, 1990 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 113-102 | |
| Nov 27, 1990 | @ New York Knicks | W 107-102 | |
| Nov 28, 1990 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 110-108 | |
| Nov 30, 1990 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 101-93 | |
| Dec 01, 1990 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 120-85 | |
| Dec 04, 1990 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 121-117 | |
| Dec 05, 1990 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-109 | |
| Dec 08, 1990 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 114-99 | |
| Dec 12, 1990 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 100-90 | |
| Dec 14, 1990 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 116-106 | |
| Dec 15, 1990 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 116-98 | |
| Dec 17, 1990 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 109-98 | |
| Dec 19, 1990 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 84-74 | |
| Dec 21, 1990 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 111-103 | |
| Dec 22, 1990 | vs. Washington Bullets | L 109-89 | |
| Dec 26, 1990 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-97 | |
| Dec 29, 1990 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 120-114 | |
| Jan 02, 1991 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 105-83 | |
| Jan 04, 1991 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 98-94 | |
| Jan 05, 1991 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-92 | |
| Jan 08, 1991 | @ Utah Jazz | L 110-88 | |
| Jan 09, 1991 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 113-105 | |
| Jan 11, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-93 | |
| Jan 12, 1991 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 128-120 | |
| Jan 16, 1991 | vs. Miami Heat | W 108-94 | |
| Jan 18, 1991 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 106-99 | |
| Jan 23, 1991 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 99-85 | |
| Jan 24, 1991 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 111-103 | |
| Jan 26, 1991 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-97 | |
| Jan 29, 1991 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 125-106 | |
| Jan 30, 1991 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 93-84 | |
| Feb 02, 1991 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 113-110 | |
| Feb 04, 1991 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 103-96 | |
| Feb 05, 1991 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 118-114 | |
| Feb 07, 1991 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 96-92 | |
| Feb 12, 1991 | @ Miami Heat | W 94-78 | |
| Feb 13, 1991 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 95-93 | |
| Feb 15, 1991 | vs. New York Knicks | W 90-85 | |
| Feb 17, 1991 | @ Washington Bullets | L 108-104 | |
| Feb 18, 1991 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 110-95 | |
| Feb 20, 1991 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 118-104 | |
| Feb 22, 1991 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 106-98 | |
| Feb 23, 1991 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 118-103 | |
| Feb 26, 1991 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 106-103 | |
| Mar 01, 1991 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 118-115 | |
| Mar 05, 1991 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 113-111 | |
| Mar 07, 1991 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 122-92 | |
| Mar 08, 1991 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 87-79 | |
| Mar 10, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 98-93 | |
| Mar 11, 1991 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-96 | |
| Mar 14, 1991 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-101 | |
| Mar 16, 1991 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 102-98 | |
| Mar 20, 1991 | @ New York Knicks | L 102-97 | |
| Mar 22, 1991 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 110-105 | |
| Mar 23, 1991 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 108-82 | |
| Mar 26, 1991 | @ Miami Heat | L 104-98 | |
| Mar 28, 1991 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 102-95 | |
| Mar 29, 1991 | @ Boston Celtics | L 110-108 | |
| Mar 31, 1991 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 110-101 | |
| Apr 02, 1991 | @ Washington Bullets | L 101-82 | |
| Apr 03, 1991 | vs. New York Knicks | W 95-84 | |
| Apr 05, 1991 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 104-101 | |
| Apr 07, 1991 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 102-100 | |
| Apr 09, 1991 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 104-98 | |
| Apr 10, 1991 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 94-90 | |
| Apr 12, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 104-103 | |
| Apr 13, 1991 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 102-98 | |
| Apr 17, 1991 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 112-102 | |
| Apr 19, 1991 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 124-117 | |
| Apr 21, 1991 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 123-110 |