The 1992-93 Cleveland Cavaliers season marked a significant chapter in the franchise’s history, as they continued to establish themselves as a formidable force in the Eastern Conference. Under the guidance of head coach Lenny Wilkens, the Cavs finished with an impressive 54-28 record, securing the third seed in the East. This success was largely driven by the core group of players, including Mark Price, Brad Daugherty, and Larry Nance, who each played pivotal roles throughout the season. Price, in particular, was instrumental; he was named to the All-NBA First Team, solidifying his status as one of the league’s elite point guards.
Defensively, the team was anchored by Nance and Daugherty, both of whom contributed significantly to the Cavaliers’ reputation as a tough defensive unit. The Cavaliers ranked among the top teams in the league in terms of defensive efficiency, which was a testament to their disciplined approach on that end of the floor.
In the playoffs, the Cavaliers advanced past the New Jersey Nets in the first round, winning the series 3-2. However, their postseason journey concluded in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they faced the Chicago Bulls. Despite a valiant effort, the Cavaliers were defeated by the Bulls in a six-game series (4-2), with Michael Jordan once again proving to be a formidable adversary. The season, while ending in disappointment, showcased the Cavaliers’ resilience and solidified their place as contenders during the early 1990s.
- Regular Season Record: 54-28
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 0-4
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 1992-93 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Brad Daugherty | 71 | 20.2 | 10.2 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 50.0 | 9 | 18.7 | 11.7 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Mark Price | 75 | 18.2 | 2.7 | 8.0 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 41.6 | 9 | 13.0 | 2.1 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 30.8 |
| Larry Nance | 77 | 16.5 | 8.7 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 9 | 16.1 | 8.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Craig Ehlo | 82 | 11.6 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 38.1 | 9 | 10.9 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 38.5 |
| Gerald Wilkins | 80 | 11.1 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 27.6 | 9 | 10.3 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 33.3 |
| Hot Rod Williams | 67 | 11.0 | 6.2 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 9 | 9.0 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Terrell Brandon | 82 | 8.8 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 30.9 | 8 | 6.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 40.0 |
| Mike Sanders | 53 | 8.6 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 25.0 | 8 | 5.8 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Danny Ferry | 76 | 7.5 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 41.5 | 8 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 44.4 |
| John Battle | 41 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 16.7 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bobby Phills | 31 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jerome Lane | 21 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Steve Kerr | 5 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jay Guidinger | 32 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1993 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. New Jersey Nets
In the first round of the 1993 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the New Jersey Nets. The Cavaliers, led by stars like Mark Price and Brad Daugherty, managed to win the series 3-2, showcasing their depth and resilience. This victory highlighted their strong defensive play and set the stage for a competitive second-round matchup against the Chicago Bulls.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1993 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 114-98 | |
| May 01, 1993 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 101-99 | |
| May 05, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 93-84 | |
| May 07, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-79 | |
| May 09, 1993 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 99-89 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Chicago Bulls
In the 1993 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Chicago Bulls in the second round, a series that was a rematch of multiple past playoff encounters. Despite a strong effort from the Cavaliers, who were led by stars like Mark Price and Brad Daugherty, they were ultimately swept 4-0 by Michael Jordan and the Bulls, marking another chapter in their playoff struggles against Chicago during the Jordan era. The series highlighted the Cavs' inability to overcome the dominance of Jordan, who was at the peak of his powers, leading to another early postseason exit for Cleveland.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 91-84 | |
| May 13, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 104-85 | |
| May 15, 1993 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 96-90 | |
| May 17, 1993 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 103-101 |
Cleveland Cavaliers 1992-93 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1992-93 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 101-96 | |
| Nov 08, 1992 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 127-107 | |
| Nov 10, 1992 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 131-92 | |
| Nov 12, 1992 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 126-122 | |
| Nov 13, 1992 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-109 | |
| Nov 15, 1992 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 109-107 | |
| Nov 17, 1992 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-95 | |
| Nov 19, 1992 | @ Houston Rockets | L 99-92 | |
| Nov 21, 1992 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 119-108 | |
| Nov 24, 1992 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-105 | |
| Nov 25, 1992 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 94-85 | |
| Nov 27, 1992 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 122-101 | |
| Nov 28, 1992 | @ Orlando Magic | L 95-93 | |
| Dec 01, 1992 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 111-101 | |
| Dec 03, 1992 | vs. New York Knicks | W 100-90 | |
| Dec 05, 1992 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-94 | |
| Dec 08, 1992 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 115-106 | |
| Dec 09, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-91 | |
| Dec 11, 1992 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 107-103 | |
| Dec 12, 1992 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 97-93 | |
| Dec 15, 1992 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 124-97 | |
| Dec 16, 1992 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-97 | |
| Dec 18, 1992 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 119-108 | |
| Dec 19, 1992 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 121-104 | |
| Dec 21, 1992 | @ Washington Bullets | W 111-107 | |
| Dec 23, 1992 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 118-104 | |
| Dec 26, 1992 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 119-114 | |
| Dec 28, 1992 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 98-89 | |
| Dec 29, 1992 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 114-96 | |
| Jan 02, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 106-91 | |
| Jan 05, 1993 | @ New York Knicks | L 95-91 | |
| Jan 06, 1993 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 117-95 | |
| Jan 09, 1993 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 116-93 | |
| Jan 12, 1993 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 121-115 | |
| Jan 13, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 104-98 | |
| Jan 15, 1993 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 132-120 | |
| Jan 16, 1993 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 127-99 | |
| Jan 20, 1993 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 123-119 | |
| Jan 22, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 100-92 | |
| Jan 23, 1993 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 97-95 | |
| Jan 26, 1993 | @ Utah Jazz | L 113-96 | |
| Jan 28, 1993 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 127-113 | |
| Jan 30, 1993 | @ Miami Heat | L 98-95 | |
| Feb 02, 1993 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 100-90 | |
| Feb 03, 1993 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-100 | |
| Feb 05, 1993 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 109-89 | |
| Feb 06, 1993 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 120-109 | |
| Feb 09, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 107-103 | |
| Feb 10, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | L 96-87 | |
| Feb 12, 1993 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 120-98 | |
| Feb 13, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 116-111 | |
| Feb 15, 1993 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 110-105 | |
| Feb 17, 1993 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 124-97 | |
| Feb 23, 1993 | vs. Miami Heat | W 102-100 | |
| Feb 26, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-102 | |
| Feb 28, 1993 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 101-94 | |
| Mar 02, 1993 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 108-105 | |
| Mar 04, 1993 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 103-95 | |
| Mar 07, 1993 | @ Boston Celtics | L 96-88 | |
| Mar 08, 1993 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 122-107 | |
| Mar 11, 1993 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 118-99 | |
| Mar 15, 1993 | @ Washington Bullets | L 105-101 | |
| Mar 16, 1993 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-98 | |
| Mar 18, 1993 | vs. New York Knicks | L 115-95 | |
| Mar 20, 1993 | @ Miami Heat | L 96-91 | |
| Mar 23, 1993 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 127-90 | |
| Mar 26, 1993 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-84 | |
| Mar 28, 1993 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 91-78 | |
| Apr 01, 1993 | @ New York Knicks | L 91-83 | |
| Apr 02, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 114-113 | |
| Apr 04, 1993 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 105-99 | |
| Apr 06, 1993 | vs. Miami Heat | W 115-100 | |
| Apr 09, 1993 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 114-95 | |
| Apr 10, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 100-99 | |
| Apr 13, 1993 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 112-109 | |
| Apr 15, 1993 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-93 | |
| Apr 16, 1993 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 113-110 | |
| Apr 18, 1993 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 103-94 | |
| Apr 20, 1993 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-81 | |
| Apr 21, 1993 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 111-95 | |
| Apr 23, 1993 | @ Boston Celtics | L 107-99 | |
| Apr 25, 1993 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-103 |