The 2000-01 Cleveland Cavaliers season marked another challenging year for the franchise. Under the guidance of head coach Randy Wittman, the team struggled to find consistency, finishing with a record of 30-52. This performance placed them 7th in the Central Division and 12th in the Eastern Conference, resulting in the team missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season.
Andre Miller served as a key player for the Cavaliers, leading the team with an average of 15.8 points and 8.0 assists per game. His efforts were a bright spot in an otherwise difficult season, showcasing his ability to orchestrate the offense. Additionally, Lamond Murray contributed significantly, averaging 15.9 points per game, while Zydrunas Ilgauskas, despite battling injuries, provided a strong presence in the paint when available.
The Cavaliers faced numerous challenges, including injuries to key players and a lack of depth, which hindered their ability to compete consistently. Their struggles were particularly evident on the defensive end, where they allowed opponents to score an average of 97.1 points per game, ranking them 22nd in the league. This defensive inefficiency was a major factor in their poor overall performance.
Despite the disappointing season, the Cavaliers hoped to build for the future with young talents like Miller and Ilgauskas. However, the 2000-01 campaign ultimately underscored the need for significant improvements both in the roster and overall team strategy to regain competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.
- Regular Season Record: 30-52
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 2000-01 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Andre Miller | 82 | 15.8 | 4.4 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 26.6 | |||||||
| Lamond Murray | 78 | 12.8 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 37.0 | |||||||
| Zydrunas Ilgauskas | 24 | 11.7 | 6.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Chris Gatling | 74 | 11.4 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 30.4 | |||||||
| Clarence Weatherspoon | 82 | 11.3 | 9.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Matt Harpring | 56 | 11.1 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Jim Jackson | 39 | 10.3 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 23.8 | |||||||
| Chris Mihm | 59 | 7.6 | 4.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Wesley Person | 44 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 40.5 | |||||||
| Trajan Langdon | 65 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 41.1 | |||||||
| Robert Traylor | 70 | 5.7 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bimbo Coles | 47 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 12.5 | |||||||
| Cedric Henderson | 55 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 12.5 | |||||||
| Chucky Brown | 20 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Anthony Johnson | 28 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 50.0 | |||||||
| J.R. Reid | 6 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Brevin Knight | 6 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Etdrick Bohannon | 6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Michael Hawkins | 10 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 50.0 | |||||||
| Larry Robinson | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers 2000-01 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2000-01 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 86-82 | |
| Nov 01, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 102-100 | |
| Nov 04, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 91-89 | |
| Nov 08, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | W 99-97 | |
| Nov 10, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 115-88 | |
| Nov 11, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 86-73 | |
| Nov 14, 2000 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 96-86 | |
| Nov 15, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-98 | |
| Nov 17, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 89-76 | |
| Nov 21, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 117-98 | |
| Nov 22, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | W 86-67 | |
| Nov 24, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | W 85-80 | |
| Nov 25, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 109-98 | |
| Nov 28, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 87-72 | |
| Dec 01, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 103-93 | |
| Dec 02, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 112-78 | |
| Dec 05, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 71-66 | |
| Dec 06, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 92-88 | |
| Dec 09, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 97-90 | |
| Dec 12, 2000 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 92-87 | |
| Dec 15, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 103-95 | |
| Dec 16, 2000 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 99-92 | |
| Dec 20, 2000 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 94-77 | |
| Dec 22, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 103-95 | |
| Dec 23, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | L 111-92 | |
| Dec 26, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 115-110 | |
| Dec 28, 2000 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-89 | |
| Dec 29, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 97-85 | |
| Jan 02, 2001 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 100-95 | |
| Jan 03, 2001 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 88-83 | |
| Jan 06, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-103 | |
| Jan 08, 2001 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 92-90 | |
| Jan 10, 2001 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 108-103 | |
| Jan 12, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 101-98 | |
| Jan 13, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 119-107 | |
| Jan 15, 2001 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 107-101 | |
| Jan 16, 2001 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-83 | |
| Jan 19, 2001 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 91-88 | |
| Jan 22, 2001 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 84-58 | |
| Jan 24, 2001 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 94-86 | |
| Jan 27, 2001 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 101-90 | |
| Jan 29, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | L 95-89 | |
| Jan 30, 2001 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-96 | |
| Feb 01, 2001 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 90-81 | |
| Feb 03, 2001 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 88-81 | |
| Feb 04, 2001 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-82 | |
| Feb 07, 2001 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 107-89 | |
| Feb 13, 2001 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 120-105 | |
| Feb 15, 2001 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-81 | |
| Feb 17, 2001 | @ Houston Rockets | L 92-80 | |
| Feb 19, 2001 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 85-84 | |
| Feb 21, 2001 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 100-94 | |
| Feb 23, 2001 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 92-90 | |
| Feb 25, 2001 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 101-94 | |
| Feb 27, 2001 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 101-89 | |
| Mar 01, 2001 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 101-99 | |
| Mar 02, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | L 120-94 | |
| Mar 04, 2001 | vs. Miami Heat | L 91-79 | |
| Mar 06, 2001 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 87-74 | |
| Mar 07, 2001 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 88-83 | |
| Mar 09, 2001 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 99-84 | |
| Mar 11, 2001 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 124-110 | |
| Mar 13, 2001 | @ New York Knicks | L 98-79 | |
| Mar 14, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 97-87 | |
| Mar 16, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 114-109 | |
| Mar 18, 2001 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 91-76 | |
| Mar 20, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | L 110-75 | |
| Mar 22, 2001 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 109-95 | |
| Mar 24, 2001 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 117-105 | |
| Mar 26, 2001 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-86 | |
| Mar 28, 2001 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 103-94 | |
| Mar 30, 2001 | @ Utah Jazz | L 95-88 | |
| Mar 31, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 104-97 | |
| Apr 04, 2001 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 97-94 | |
| Apr 06, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 96-88 | |
| Apr 07, 2001 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 102-98 | |
| Apr 10, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 101-78 | |
| Apr 11, 2001 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 107-102 | |
| Apr 13, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 97-91 | |
| Apr 15, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | W 106-98 | |
| Apr 16, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | W 80-78 | |
| Apr 18, 2001 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 105-101 |