The 1991-92 Cleveland Cavaliers season was a standout year in the franchise’s history. Under the leadership of head coach Lenny Wilkens, the team finished the regular season with an impressive 57-25 record, securing the third seed in the Eastern Conference. This marked the Cavaliers’ best regular-season performance since the franchise’s inception in 1970.
Key players included Mark Price, Brad Daugherty, and Larry Nance, who formed a formidable core. Mark Price, the team’s point guard, was instrumental in orchestrating the offense and was named an All-Star for his efforts. Brad Daugherty, the towering center, also earned All-Star honors, contributing significantly with his scoring and rebounding prowess. Larry Nance, known for his defensive skills and versatility, provided further depth and experience.
In the playoffs, the Cavaliers demonstrated their capabilities by advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. They defeated the New Jersey Nets in the first round and overcame the Boston Celtics in the semifinals. However, their championship aspirations were halted by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, who defeated them in a six-game series. Despite the loss, the Cavaliers’ performance in the 1991-92 season remains a highlight in their history, showcasing a well-rounded team that could compete at the highest levels in the NBA.
- Regular Season Record: 57-25
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-3, Eastern Conference Finals: 2-4
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 1991-92 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Brad Daugherty | 73 | 21.5 | 10.4 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 17 | 21.5 | 10.2 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Mark Price | 72 | 17.3 | 2.4 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 38.7 | 17 | 19.2 | 2.5 | 7.5 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 36.2 |
| Larry Nance | 81 | 17.0 | 8.3 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 17 | 18.0 | 9.2 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| Craig Ehlo | 63 | 12.3 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 41.3 | 17 | 9.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 41.2 |
| Hot Rod Williams | 80 | 11.9 | 7.6 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 17 | 15.0 | 7.6 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| John Battle | 76 | 10.3 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 11.8 | 15 | 5.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Mike Sanders | 21 | 9.2 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 33.3 | 17 | 7.6 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 33.3 |
| Terrell Brandon | 82 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 4.3 | 12 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Steve Kerr | 48 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 43.2 | 12 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 27.3 |
| Henry James | 65 | 6.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 32.2 | 8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Danny Ferry | 68 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 35.4 | 9 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 33.3 |
| Winston Bennett | 52 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jimmy Oliver | 27 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 11.1 | |||||||
| John Morton | 4 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bobby Phills | 10 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 5 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chucky Brown | 6 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1992 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. New Jersey Nets
In the first round of the 1992 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the New Jersey Nets. Dominating the series, the Cavaliers swept the Nets in three games, showcasing their depth and balanced scoring. Led by Mark Price and Brad Daugherty, Cleveland's impressive performance set the tone for their playoff run that year.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1992 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 120-113 | |
| Apr 25, 1992 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 118-96 | |
| Apr 28, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 109-104 | |
| Apr 30, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 98-89 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Boston Celtics
In the 1992 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Cavaliers emerged victorious in a hard-fought series, winning 4-3, thanks in large part to the stellar performances of Brad Daugherty and Mark Price. This series win marked a significant moment for Cleveland, as they advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1976.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 1992 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 101-76 | |
| May 04, 1992 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 104-98 | |
| May 08, 1992 | @ Boston Celtics | L 110-107 | |
| May 10, 1992 | @ Boston Celtics | W 114-112 | |
| May 13, 1992 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 114-98 | |
| May 15, 1992 | @ Boston Celtics | L 122-91 | |
| May 17, 1992 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 122-104 |
1992 Conference Championship vs. Chicago Bulls
In the 1992 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference Finals, showcasing a formidable lineup led by Mark Price and Brad Daugherty. Despite their strong performance, they faced the Chicago Bulls, who were on their way to a second consecutive NBA Championship. The Cavaliers pushed the series to six games, but ultimately fell to Michael Jordan and the Bulls, who were simply unstoppable in their pursuit of greatness.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 103-89 | |
| May 21, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 107-81 | |
| May 23, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 105-96 | |
| May 25, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 99-85 | |
| May 27, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 112-89 | |
| May 29, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 99-94 |
Cleveland Cavaliers 1991-92 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1991-92 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 1991 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 117-106 | |
| Nov 02, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-105 | |
| Nov 05, 1991 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 112-101 | |
| Nov 07, 1991 | @ Houston Rockets | L 105-86 | |
| Nov 08, 1991 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 107-101 | |
| Nov 12, 1991 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 119-113 | |
| Nov 14, 1991 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 115-109 | |
| Nov 16, 1991 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 127-117 | |
| Nov 20, 1991 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 109-108 | |
| Nov 21, 1991 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 116-112 | |
| Nov 23, 1991 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 96-89 | |
| Nov 26, 1991 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 95-91 | |
| Nov 27, 1991 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-97 | |
| Nov 29, 1991 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 115-104 | |
| Dec 04, 1991 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-102 | |
| Dec 05, 1991 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 110-101 | |
| Dec 07, 1991 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 99-97 | |
| Dec 11, 1991 | @ Miami Heat | L 105-103 | |
| Dec 12, 1991 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 134-107 | |
| Dec 14, 1991 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 99-97 | |
| Dec 17, 1991 | vs. Miami Heat | W 148-80 | |
| Dec 18, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 102-93 | |
| Dec 20, 1991 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 122-99 | |
| Dec 21, 1991 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 120-111 | |
| Dec 23, 1991 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 113-112 | |
| Dec 26, 1991 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-94 | |
| Dec 27, 1991 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 103-97 | |
| Dec 30, 1991 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 121-89 | |
| Jan 02, 1992 | @ New York Knicks | W 110-103 | |
| Jan 03, 1992 | @ Boston Celtics | W 111-100 | |
| Jan 07, 1992 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 113-98 | |
| Jan 09, 1992 | @ Washington Bullets | W 99-92 | |
| Jan 11, 1992 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-102 | |
| Jan 14, 1992 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 121-114 | |
| Jan 16, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 100-85 | |
| Jan 18, 1992 | vs. New York Knicks | W 108-106 | |
| Jan 20, 1992 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 107-102 | |
| Jan 22, 1992 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 119-115 | |
| Jan 24, 1992 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 104-102 | |
| Jan 25, 1992 | @ Orlando Magic | L 99-96 | |
| Jan 29, 1992 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 95-90 | |
| Jan 30, 1992 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 115-98 | |
| Feb 02, 1992 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-95 | |
| Feb 05, 1992 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-108 | |
| Feb 06, 1992 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 112-95 | |
| Feb 11, 1992 | @ Utah Jazz | L 111-109 | |
| Feb 12, 1992 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 108-102 | |
| Feb 15, 1992 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 128-92 | |
| Feb 17, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 113-112 | |
| Feb 18, 1992 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 128-116 | |
| Feb 20, 1992 | @ New York Knicks | W 92-89 | |
| Feb 21, 1992 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 119-102 | |
| Feb 23, 1992 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-89 | |
| Feb 26, 1992 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 103-100 | |
| Feb 28, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 101-90 | |
| Mar 01, 1992 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 113-107 | |
| Mar 04, 1992 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 109-108 | |
| Mar 05, 1992 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 116-108 | |
| Mar 07, 1992 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 110-94 | |
| Mar 10, 1992 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 102-100 | |
| Mar 13, 1992 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-107 | |
| Mar 15, 1992 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 100-91 | |
| Mar 16, 1992 | @ Washington Bullets | W 111-102 | |
| Mar 18, 1992 | @ Boston Celtics | L 96-94 | |
| Mar 20, 1992 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 122-107 | |
| Mar 22, 1992 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 123-80 | |
| Mar 24, 1992 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 128-113 | |
| Mar 25, 1992 | @ Orlando Magic | W 106-96 | |
| Mar 27, 1992 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 121-115 | |
| Mar 28, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 126-102 | |
| Mar 31, 1992 | vs. Miami Heat | W 123-114 | |
| Apr 02, 1992 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 115-98 | |
| Apr 03, 1992 | @ Miami Heat | W 103-100 | |
| Apr 05, 1992 | vs. New York Knicks | W 97-93 | |
| Apr 07, 1992 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 100-97 | |
| Apr 09, 1992 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 141-134 | |
| Apr 10, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 110-86 | |
| Apr 12, 1992 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 114-91 | |
| Apr 14, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 115-100 | |
| Apr 15, 1992 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 115-107 | |
| Apr 17, 1992 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 107-102 | |
| Apr 19, 1992 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 112-108 |