The 1994-95 Cleveland Cavaliers season was marked by a transition as the team sought to maintain competitiveness in the Eastern Conference. Under head coach Mike Fratello, the Cavaliers ended the regular season with a 43-39 record, finishing fourth in the Central Division. Despite a solid performance, they did not dominate, reflecting a period of adjustment following the departure of key players from earlier successful years.
Throughout the season, the Cavaliers were characterized by their defensive prowess, a hallmark of Fratello’s coaching philosophy. They ranked among the top teams in the league for fewest points allowed, emphasizing a slow-paced, methodical style of play. Offensively, the team was led by standout players such as Mark Price, who provided leadership and offensive stability, and Tyrone Hill, who contributed significantly in the paint.
Despite their efforts, the Cavaliers’ playoff run was short-lived. Entering the postseason as the seventh seed, they faced the New York Knicks in the first round. The series concluded in a swift 3-1 defeat for Cleveland, as they struggled to contain the more experienced Knicks, who were led by stars Patrick Ewing and John Starks. This early exit underscored the challenges Cleveland faced in re-establishing themselves as contenders in the competitive Eastern Conference landscape during that era.
- Regular Season Record: 43-39
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-3
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 1994-95 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Mark Price | 48 | 15.8 | 2.3 | 7.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 40.7 | 4 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| Tyrone Hill | 70 | 13.8 | 10.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 4 | 8.5 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Terrell Brandon | 67 | 13.3 | 2.8 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 39.7 | |||||||
| Hot Rod Williams | 74 | 12.6 | 6.9 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 20.0 | 4 | 6.8 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Chris Mills | 80 | 12.3 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 39.2 | 4 | 13.3 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 57.1 |
| Bobby Phills | 80 | 11.0 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 34.5 | 4 | 14.3 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 57.1 |
| Danny Ferry | 82 | 7.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 40.3 | 4 | 9.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 53.3 |
| Tony Campbell | 78 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 35.7 | 4 | 5.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 50.0 |
| Michael Cage | 82 | 5.0 | 6.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| John Battle | 28 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 35.5 | 2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Fred Roberts | 21 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 36.4 | 1 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Elmer Bennett | 4 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Steve Colter | 57 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 22.9 | 4 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Greg Dreiling | 58 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Gerald Madkins | 7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 50.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1995 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. New York Knicks
In the 1995 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced a formidable challenge in the first round, going up against the New York Knicks. Despite their efforts, the Cavaliers were overpowered by the Knicks' experienced roster, resulting in a 3-1 series loss. The series highlighted the Cavs' need to bolster their lineup to compete with the Eastern Conference's elite teams.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1995 | @ New York Knicks | L 103-79 | |
| Apr 29, 1995 | @ New York Knicks | W 90-84 | |
| May 01, 1995 | vs. New York Knicks | L 83-81 | |
| May 04, 1995 | vs. New York Knicks | L 93-80 |
Cleveland Cavaliers 1994-95 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1994-95 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 1994 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 115-107 | |
| Nov 08, 1994 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 100-98 | |
| Nov 10, 1994 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-88 | |
| Nov 12, 1994 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 93-86 | |
| Nov 15, 1994 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 89-86 | |
| Nov 17, 1994 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 81-80 | |
| Nov 18, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 82-80 | |
| Nov 20, 1994 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 96-88 | |
| Nov 22, 1994 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-79 | |
| Nov 23, 1994 | @ Miami Heat | L 100-87 | |
| Nov 25, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | W 96-94 | |
| Nov 26, 1994 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 101-87 | |
| Nov 30, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 117-79 | |
| Dec 01, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 93-87 | |
| Dec 03, 1994 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 83-78 | |
| Dec 06, 1994 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 114-97 | |
| Dec 07, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | L 90-75 | |
| Dec 09, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | W 96-89 | |
| Dec 10, 1994 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 87-79 | |
| Dec 13, 1994 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 90-83 | |
| Dec 14, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 95-88 | |
| Dec 16, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 84-80 | |
| Dec 19, 1994 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 77-63 | |
| Dec 22, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | W 93-90 | |
| Dec 23, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 80-75 | |
| Dec 26, 1994 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 123-102 | |
| Dec 28, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 91-75 | |
| Dec 30, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 87-85 | |
| Jan 04, 1995 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 116-85 | |
| Jan 06, 1995 | vs. New York Knicks | L 103-93 | |
| Jan 07, 1995 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 92-78 | |
| Jan 10, 1995 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 116-108 | |
| Jan 12, 1995 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 107-96 | |
| Jan 14, 1995 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 103-97 | |
| Jan 17, 1995 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 115-91 | |
| Jan 18, 1995 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 92-83 | |
| Jan 20, 1995 | @ Utah Jazz | L 94-84 | |
| Jan 21, 1995 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 101-100 | |
| Jan 23, 1995 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 90-68 | |
| Jan 26, 1995 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 77-68 | |
| Jan 27, 1995 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 87-77 | |
| Jan 30, 1995 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 89-82 | |
| Feb 01, 1995 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 101-82 | |
| Feb 02, 1995 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 85-83 | |
| Feb 04, 1995 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 82-73 | |
| Feb 07, 1995 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 90-84 | |
| Feb 08, 1995 | @ Boston Celtics | L 75-67 | |
| Feb 15, 1995 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 100-99 | |
| Feb 16, 1995 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-85 | |
| Feb 18, 1995 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 82-75 | |
| Feb 20, 1995 | vs. Miami Heat | L 103-96 | |
| Feb 21, 1995 | @ New York Knicks | W 99-91 | |
| Feb 25, 1995 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 105-102 | |
| Feb 27, 1995 | @ Houston Rockets | L 86-78 | |
| Feb 28, 1995 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 100-83 | |
| Mar 02, 1995 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 90-84 | |
| Mar 04, 1995 | vs. New York Knicks | L 89-76 | |
| Mar 07, 1995 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 89-81 | |
| Mar 09, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 100-98 | |
| Mar 10, 1995 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 99-76 | |
| Mar 12, 1995 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 92-72 | |
| Mar 16, 1995 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 93-85 | |
| Mar 17, 1995 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 80-77 | |
| Mar 19, 1995 | @ Washington Bullets | L 96-90 | |
| Mar 20, 1995 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 102-100 | |
| Mar 22, 1995 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 101-89 | |
| Mar 24, 1995 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 75-74 | |
| Mar 25, 1995 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 105-97 | |
| Mar 29, 1995 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 107-96 | |
| Mar 31, 1995 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 98-88 | |
| Apr 02, 1995 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 104-101 | |
| Apr 04, 1995 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 97-92 | |
| Apr 05, 1995 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 96-87 | |
| Apr 07, 1995 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 97-88 | |
| Apr 09, 1995 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 79-78 | |
| Apr 11, 1995 | @ Orlando Magic | L 107-90 | |
| Apr 13, 1995 | @ Miami Heat | L 85-84 | |
| Apr 14, 1995 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 83-70 | |
| Apr 18, 1995 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 85-76 | |
| Apr 19, 1995 | vs. Miami Heat | W 90-79 | |
| Apr 21, 1995 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-82 | |
| Apr 23, 1995 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 97-72 |