The 2012-13 Cleveland Cavaliers season marked their 43rd season in the NBA. Under the guidance of head coach Byron Scott, the Cavaliers aimed to improve on their 21-45 record from the previous lockout-shortened season. However, the team struggled to make significant headway in the Eastern Conference, finishing with a 24-58 record, which placed them 13th in the conference standings.
One of the few bright spots for the Cavaliers was the performance of their young star, Kyrie Irving. In his sophomore season, Irving continued to showcase his potential, earning his first NBA All-Star selection. He averaged 22.5 points, 5.9 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game, solidifying his role as the franchise’s cornerstone. Irving’s impressive play was not enough to lift the team into playoff contention, but it provided hope for the future.
Throughout the season, the Cavaliers faced challenges with injuries and inconsistent performances from their supporting cast. Key players like Anderson Varejao were sidelined for extended periods, further hindering the team’s progress. The Cavaliers also struggled defensively, ranking near the bottom of the league in several defensive metrics.
Ultimately, the 2012-13 season was another rebuilding year for the Cavaliers. The team’s lack of depth and experience was evident, and Byron Scott was relieved of his coaching duties at the season’s end. The Cavaliers looked towards the upcoming NBA Draft and offseason as opportunities to strengthen their roster and return to competitive form.
- Regular Season Record: 24-58
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 2012-13 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kyrie Irving | 59 | 22.5 | 3.7 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 39.1 | |||||||
| Dion Waiters | 61 | 14.7 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 31.0 | |||||||
| Anderson Varejão | 25 | 14.1 | 14.4 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Tristan Thompson | 82 | 11.7 | 9.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | |||||||
| C.J. Miles | 65 | 11.2 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 38.4 | |||||||
| Wayne Ellington | 38 | 10.4 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 37.1 | |||||||
| Alonzo Gee | 82 | 10.3 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 31.5 | |||||||
| Marreese Speights | 39 | 10.2 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 20.0 | |||||||
| Tyler Zeller | 77 | 7.9 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jeremy Pargo | 25 | 7.8 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 31.6 | |||||||
| Shaun Livingston | 49 | 7.2 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Daniel Gibson | 46 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 34.4 | |||||||
| Donald Sloan | 20 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 36.8 | |||||||
| Omri Casspi | 43 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 32.9 | |||||||
| Luke Walton | 50 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 29.9 | |||||||
| Samardo Samuels | 18 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Kevin Jones | 32 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jon Leuer | 9 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Chris Quinn | 7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers 2012-13 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2012-13 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2012 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 94-84 | |
| Nov 02, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 115-86 | |
| Nov 03, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-102 | |
| Nov 05, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 108-101 | |
| Nov 07, 2012 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 106-96 | |
| Nov 09, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-105 | |
| Nov 11, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 106-91 | |
| Nov 13, 2012 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 114-101 | |
| Nov 17, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 103-95 | |
| Nov 18, 2012 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 86-79 | |
| Nov 21, 2012 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 92-83 | |
| Nov 23, 2012 | @ Orlando Magic | L 108-104 | |
| Nov 24, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 110-108 | |
| Nov 26, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 84-78 | |
| Nov 27, 2012 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 91-78 | |
| Nov 30, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 113-111 | |
| Dec 01, 2012 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 118-117 | |
| Dec 03, 2012 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 89-79 | |
| Dec 05, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 95-85 | |
| Dec 07, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 91-73 | |
| Dec 08, 2012 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 104-97 | |
| Dec 11, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 100-94 | |
| Dec 12, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 96-81 | |
| Dec 14, 2012 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 90-86 | |
| Dec 15, 2012 | @ New York Knicks | L 103-102 | |
| Dec 18, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 113-99 | |
| Dec 19, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-91 | |
| Dec 21, 2012 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 99-89 | |
| Dec 22, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 94-82 | |
| Dec 26, 2012 | @ Washington Wizards | W 87-84 | |
| Dec 28, 2012 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 102-94 | |
| Dec 29, 2012 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 103-100 | |
| Jan 02, 2013 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 97-94 | |
| Jan 04, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 106-104 | |
| Jan 05, 2013 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 112-104 | |
| Jan 07, 2013 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 118-92 | |
| Jan 09, 2013 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 99-83 | |
| Jan 11, 2013 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 98-91 | |
| Jan 13, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-93 | |
| Jan 14, 2013 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 124-118 | |
| Jan 16, 2013 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 93-88 | |
| Jan 19, 2013 | @ Utah Jazz | L 109-98 | |
| Jan 22, 2013 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 95-90 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 113-108 | |
| Jan 26, 2013 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 99-98 | |
| Jan 29, 2013 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 108-95 | |
| Feb 01, 2013 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 117-99 | |
| Feb 02, 2013 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 115-110 | |
| Feb 06, 2013 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 122-95 | |
| Feb 08, 2013 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 119-108 | |
| Feb 09, 2013 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 111-103 | |
| Feb 11, 2013 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-92 | |
| Feb 13, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 96-95 | |
| Feb 20, 2013 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 105-100 | |
| Feb 23, 2013 | @ Orlando Magic | W 118-94 | |
| Feb 24, 2013 | @ Miami Heat | L 109-105 | |
| Feb 26, 2013 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 101-98 | |
| Feb 27, 2013 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 103-92 | |
| Mar 01, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-89 | |
| Mar 04, 2013 | vs. New York Knicks | L 102-97 | |
| Mar 06, 2013 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 104-101 | |
| Mar 08, 2013 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 103-92 | |
| Mar 10, 2013 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 100-96 | |
| Mar 12, 2013 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 95-90 | |
| Mar 15, 2013 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 96-86 | |
| Mar 16, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 119-113 | |
| Mar 18, 2013 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 111-90 | |
| Mar 20, 2013 | vs. Miami Heat | L 98-95 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | L 116-78 | |
| Mar 27, 2013 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 93-92 | |
| Mar 29, 2013 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-87 | |
| Mar 31, 2013 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 112-92 | |
| Apr 01, 2013 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-94 | |
| Apr 03, 2013 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 113-95 | |
| Apr 05, 2013 | @ Boston Celtics | W 97-91 | |
| Apr 07, 2013 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 91-85 | |
| Apr 09, 2013 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 99-94 | |
| Apr 10, 2013 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 111-104 | |
| Apr 12, 2013 | vs. New York Knicks | L 101-91 | |
| Apr 14, 2013 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 91-77 | |
| Apr 15, 2013 | vs. Miami Heat | L 96-95 | |
| Apr 17, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 105-98 |