The 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers season was marked by significant challenges following the departure of LeBron James, who left for the Miami Heat. This transition led to a drastic decline in the team’s performance. The Cavaliers finished the season with a 19-63 record, placing them last in the Central Division and 15th in the Eastern Conference. The season was highlighted by a 26-game losing streak from December 20, 2010, to February 11, 2011, which set an NBA record at the time for consecutive losses in a single season.
Under the leadership of head coach Byron Scott, the Cavaliers struggled to find cohesion and consistency. The roster featured players like Antawn Jamison and Mo Williams, but injuries and trades disrupted any potential stability. Midseason, the Cavaliers traded Mo Williams and Jamario Moon to the Los Angeles Clippers for Baron Davis and a first-round draft pick, which would later become the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.
Despite the disappointing season, the Cavaliers’ fortunes began to shift with the lottery win, allowing them to select Kyrie Irving as the first overall pick. This marked the beginning of a rebuilding phase centered around young talent. The 2010-11 season, though challenging, set the stage for future development and eventual success for the franchise. The Cavaliers’ resilience in the face of adversity demonstrated their commitment to growth and long-term improvement.
- Regular Season Record: 19-63
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 2010-11 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Antawn Jamison | 56 | 18.0 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 34.6 | |||||||
| Baron Davis | 15 | 13.9 | 2.4 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 41.4 | |||||||
| J.J. Hickson | 80 | 13.8 | 8.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ramon Sessions | 81 | 13.3 | 3.1 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 20.0 | |||||||
| Mo Williams | 36 | 13.3 | 2.7 | 7.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 26.5 | |||||||
| Daniel Gibson | 67 | 11.6 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 40.3 | |||||||
| Anderson Varejão | 31 | 9.1 | 9.7 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Anthony Parker | 72 | 8.3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 37.9 | |||||||
| Samardo Samuels | 37 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Alonzo Gee | 40 | 7.4 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 34.7 | |||||||
| Christian Eyenga | 44 | 6.9 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 27.5 | |||||||
| Luke Harangody | 21 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Manny Harris | 54 | 5.9 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 37.0 | |||||||
| Ryan Hollins | 70 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Joey Graham | 39 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 30.0 | |||||||
| Leon Powe | 14 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jamario Moon | 40 | 4.7 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 28.4 | |||||||
| Jawad Williams | 26 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 28.9 | |||||||
| Semih Erden | 4 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers 2010-11 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2010-11 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2010 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 95-87 | |
| Oct 29, 2010 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 101-81 | |
| Oct 30, 2010 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 107-104 | |
| Nov 02, 2010 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 100-88 | |
| Nov 05, 2010 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 123-116 | |
| Nov 06, 2010 | @ Washington Wizards | W 107-102 | |
| Nov 09, 2010 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 93-91 | |
| Nov 10, 2010 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 95-87 | |
| Nov 13, 2010 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 99-85 | |
| Nov 16, 2010 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 101-93 | |
| Nov 19, 2010 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 108-101 | |
| Nov 20, 2010 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 116-92 | |
| Nov 23, 2010 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 100-89 | |
| Nov 24, 2010 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 83-81 | |
| Nov 26, 2010 | @ Orlando Magic | L 111-100 | |
| Nov 27, 2010 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 92-86 | |
| Nov 30, 2010 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 106-87 | |
| Dec 02, 2010 | vs. Miami Heat | L 118-90 | |
| Dec 04, 2010 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 129-95 | |
| Dec 05, 2010 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 102-92 | |
| Dec 07, 2010 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 117-97 | |
| Dec 08, 2010 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 88-83 | |
| Dec 11, 2010 | @ Houston Rockets | L 110-95 | |
| Dec 12, 2010 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 106-77 | |
| Dec 15, 2010 | @ Miami Heat | L 101-95 | |
| Dec 17, 2010 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-99 | |
| Dec 18, 2010 | vs. New York Knicks | W 109-102 | |
| Dec 20, 2010 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 101-90 | |
| Dec 22, 2010 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 98-84 | |
| Dec 26, 2010 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 98-97 | |
| Dec 28, 2010 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 110-95 | |
| Dec 29, 2010 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 101-92 | |
| Jan 01, 2011 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 100-91 | |
| Jan 02, 2011 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 104-95 | |
| Jan 05, 2011 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 120-105 | |
| Jan 07, 2011 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 116-98 | |
| Jan 09, 2011 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 108-100 | |
| Jan 11, 2011 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 112-57 | |
| Jan 14, 2011 | @ Utah Jazz | L 121-99 | |
| Jan 15, 2011 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 127-99 | |
| Jan 19, 2011 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 106-98 | |
| Jan 21, 2011 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-88 | |
| Jan 22, 2011 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-79 | |
| Jan 24, 2011 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 103-101 | |
| Jan 25, 2011 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-95 | |
| Jan 28, 2011 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 117-103 | |
| Jan 30, 2011 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-87 | |
| Jan 31, 2011 | @ Miami Heat | L 117-90 | |
| Feb 02, 2011 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 117-112 | |
| Feb 04, 2011 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 112-105 | |
| Feb 05, 2011 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 111-105 | |
| Feb 07, 2011 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 99-96 | |
| Feb 09, 2011 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 103-94 | |
| Feb 11, 2011 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 126-119 | |
| Feb 13, 2011 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 115-100 | |
| Feb 16, 2011 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 104-99 | |
| Feb 23, 2011 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 124-119 | |
| Feb 25, 2011 | vs. New York Knicks | W 115-109 | |
| Feb 27, 2011 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-91 | |
| Mar 02, 2011 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 109-99 | |
| Mar 04, 2011 | @ New York Knicks | W 119-115 | |
| Mar 06, 2011 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 96-81 | |
| Mar 08, 2011 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 95-85 | |
| Mar 09, 2011 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 110-90 | |
| Mar 13, 2011 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 95-75 | |
| Mar 16, 2011 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 97-93 | |
| Mar 17, 2011 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 111-70 | |
| Mar 19, 2011 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 100-92 | |
| Mar 21, 2011 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 97-86 | |
| Mar 23, 2011 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 98-94 | |
| Mar 25, 2011 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 97-91 | |
| Mar 27, 2011 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 99-83 | |
| Mar 29, 2011 | vs. Miami Heat | W 102-90 | |
| Mar 30, 2011 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 98-97 | |
| Apr 01, 2011 | @ Washington Wizards | L 115-107 | |
| Apr 03, 2011 | @ New York Knicks | L 123-107 | |
| Apr 05, 2011 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 99-89 | |
| Apr 06, 2011 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 104-96 | |
| Apr 08, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 93-82 | |
| Apr 09, 2011 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-101 | |
| Apr 11, 2011 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 110-101 | |
| Apr 13, 2011 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 100-93 |