The 2013-14 Cleveland Cavaliers’ season was marked by a mix of high expectations and ultimate underachievement. The team finished with a record of 33-49, missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. Under head coach Mike Brown, who was rehired after being dismissed in 2010, the Cavaliers struggled to find consistency throughout the season.
The Cavaliers made a significant move by drafting Anthony Bennett as the first overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. However, Bennett’s rookie season was disappointing, as he averaged just 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. The team also acquired All-Star forward Luol Deng in a mid-season trade from the Chicago Bulls, hoping to bolster their playoff chances, but the impact was limited.
Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring, averaging 20.8 points per game, and was named to his second All-Star game. Despite Irving’s efforts, the Cavaliers faced challenges with team chemistry and injuries, which hampered their ability to compete effectively. Dion Waiters and Tristan Thompson provided additional support, but it was not enough to push the team into postseason contention.
After missing the playoffs, the Cavaliers made significant changes in the offseason, including firing Mike Brown. This season set the stage for future transformations, as the Cavaliers would soon make pivotal moves that altered the franchise’s trajectory, including the return of LeBron James in the following year.
- Regular Season Record: 33-49
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 2013-14 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kyrie Irving | 71 | 20.8 | 3.6 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 35.8 | |||||||
| Dion Waiters | 70 | 15.9 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 36.8 | |||||||
| Luol Deng | 40 | 14.3 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 31.5 | |||||||
| Spencer Hawes | 27 | 13.5 | 7.7 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 44.8 | |||||||
| Tristan Thompson | 82 | 11.7 | 9.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| C.J. Miles | 51 | 9.9 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 39.3 | |||||||
| Jarrett Jack | 80 | 9.5 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 34.1 | |||||||
| Andrew Bynum | 24 | 8.4 | 5.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Anderson Varejão | 65 | 8.4 | 9.7 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Tyler Zeller | 70 | 5.7 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Earl Clark | 45 | 5.2 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 34.5 | |||||||
| Matthew Dellavedova | 72 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 36.8 | |||||||
| Anthony Bennett | 52 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 24.5 | |||||||
| Alonzo Gee | 65 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 32.8 | |||||||
| Seth Curry | 1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | |||||||
| Carrick Felix | 7 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 40.0 | |||||||
| Henry Sims | 20 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Sergey Karasev | 22 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 21.1 | |||||||
| Shane Edwards | 2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Scotty Hopson | 2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Arinze Onuaku | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers 2013-14 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2013-14 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2013 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 98-94 | |
| Nov 01, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 90-84 | |
| Nov 02, 2013 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 89-74 | |
| Nov 04, 2013 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 93-92 | |
| Nov 06, 2013 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-104 | |
| Nov 08, 2013 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 94-79 | |
| Nov 09, 2013 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 127-125 | |
| Nov 11, 2013 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-81 | |
| Nov 13, 2013 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 124-95 | |
| Nov 15, 2013 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | L 86-80 | |
| Nov 16, 2013 | @ Washington Wizards | W 103-96 | |
| Nov 20, 2013 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 98-91 | |
| Nov 22, 2013 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 104-100 | |
| Nov 23, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 126-96 | |
| Nov 27, 2013 | vs. Miami Heat | L 95-84 | |
| Nov 29, 2013 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-86 | |
| Nov 30, 2013 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 97-93 | |
| Dec 04, 2013 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 98-88 | |
| Dec 06, 2013 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 108-89 | |
| Dec 07, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 88-82 | |
| Dec 10, 2013 | vs. New York Knicks | W 109-94 | |
| Dec 13, 2013 | @ Orlando Magic | W 109-100 | |
| Dec 14, 2013 | @ Miami Heat | L 114-107 | |
| Dec 17, 2013 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 119-116 | |
| Dec 20, 2013 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 114-111 | |
| Dec 21, 2013 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 100-84 | |
| Dec 23, 2013 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 115-92 | |
| Dec 26, 2013 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 127-125 | |
| Dec 28, 2013 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-100 | |
| Dec 29, 2013 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 108-104 | |
| Dec 31, 2013 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 91-76 | |
| Jan 02, 2014 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 87-81 | |
| Jan 04, 2014 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 89-82 | |
| Jan 05, 2014 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 82-78 | |
| Jan 07, 2014 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-93 | |
| Jan 10, 2014 | @ Utah Jazz | W 113-102 | |
| Jan 12, 2014 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 124-80 | |
| Jan 14, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 120-118 | |
| Jan 15, 2014 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 108-96 | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 117-109 | |
| Jan 20, 2014 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 102-97 | |
| Jan 22, 2014 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 98-87 | |
| Jan 24, 2014 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 93-78 | |
| Jan 26, 2014 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 99-90 | |
| Jan 28, 2014 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 100-89 | |
| Jan 30, 2014 | @ New York Knicks | L 117-86 | |
| Feb 01, 2014 | @ Houston Rockets | L 106-92 | |
| Feb 03, 2014 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 124-107 | |
| Feb 05, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 119-108 | |
| Feb 07, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | W 115-113 | |
| Feb 09, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 91-83 | |
| Feb 11, 2014 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 109-99 | |
| Feb 12, 2014 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 93-89 | |
| Feb 18, 2014 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-85 | |
| Feb 19, 2014 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 101-93 | |
| Feb 21, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 98-91 | |
| Feb 23, 2014 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 96-83 | |
| Feb 25, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 99-93 | |
| Feb 26, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 114-104 | |
| Feb 28, 2014 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 99-79 | |
| Mar 01, 2014 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 110-96 | |
| Mar 04, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 122-101 | |
| Mar 07, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 101-92 | |
| Mar 08, 2014 | vs. New York Knicks | L 107-97 | |
| Mar 12, 2014 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 110-101 | |
| Mar 14, 2014 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 103-94 | |
| Mar 16, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 102-80 | |
| Mar 18, 2014 | vs. Miami Heat | L 100-96 | |
| Mar 20, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 102-95 | |
| Mar 22, 2014 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 118-111 | |
| Mar 23, 2014 | @ New York Knicks | W 106-100 | |
| Mar 25, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 102-100 | |
| Mar 26, 2014 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 97-96 | |
| Mar 28, 2014 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 108-97 | |
| Mar 30, 2014 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 90-76 | |
| Apr 02, 2014 | @ Orlando Magic | W 119-98 | |
| Apr 04, 2014 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 117-98 | |
| Apr 05, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | L 96-94 | |
| Apr 09, 2014 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 122-100 | |
| Apr 11, 2014 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-116 | |
| Apr 12, 2014 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 111-99 | |
| Apr 16, 2014 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 114-85 |