The 2014-15 NBA season marked a significant turnaround for the Cleveland Cavaliers, highlighted by the return of LeBron James. The team, under new head coach David Blatt, finished with a 53-29 record, securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers made major roster moves, acquiring All-Stars Kevin Love from the Minnesota Timberwolves and J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert from the New York Knicks, bolstering their lineup alongside Kyrie Irving.
Throughout the regular season, the Cavaliers showcased a potent offense, ranking in the top five for points per game, largely driven by the performances of their “Big Three” – James, Irving, and Love. James, in particular, was instrumental, averaging 25.3 points, 7.4 assists, and 6.0 rebounds per game. The mid-season acquisition of Timofey Mozgov also solidified the team’s interior defense.
In the playoffs, the Cavaliers excelled, sweeping the Boston Celtics in the first round and overcoming the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks in the subsequent rounds. Despite facing injuries, including a season-ending shoulder injury to Kevin Love and a knee injury to Kyrie Irving, the Cavaliers reached the NBA Finals. There, they faced the Golden State Warriors. Despite a valiant effort, with James leading the charge, the Cavaliers ultimately fell to the Warriors in six games. The season, however, set the foundation for future success and re-established the Cavaliers as a dominant force in the NBA.
- Regular Season Record: 53-29
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-0, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-2, Eastern Conference Finals: 4-0, NBA Finals: 2-4
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 2014-15 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| LeBron James | 69 | 25.3 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 35.4 | 20 | 30.0 | 11.3 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 22.7 |
| Kyrie Irving | 75 | 21.7 | 3.2 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 41.5 | 13 | 19.0 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 45.0 |
| Kevin Love | 75 | 16.4 | 9.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 36.7 | 4 | 14.3 | 7.0 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 42.9 |
| J.R. Smith | 46 | 12.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 39.0 | 18 | 12.8 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 35.9 |
| Timofey Mozgov | 46 | 10.6 | 6.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 20 | 10.6 | 7.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Dion Waiters | 33 | 10.5 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 25.6 | |||||||
| Anderson Varejão | 26 | 9.8 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Tristan Thompson | 82 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 20 | 9.6 | 10.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Iman Shumpert | 38 | 7.2 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 33.8 | 20 | 9.1 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 35.5 |
| Shawn Marion | 57 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 26.1 | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | 67 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 40.7 | 20 | 7.2 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 31.6 |
| James Jones | 57 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 36.0 | 20 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 34.4 |
| Joe Harris | 51 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 36.9 | 6 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Kendrick Perkins | 17 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Mike Miller | 52 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 32.7 | 9 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 60.0 |
| A.J. Price | 11 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Will Cherry | 8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 22.2 | |||||||
| Brendan Haywood | 22 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lou Amundson | 12 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Alex Kirk | 5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Boston Celtics
In the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Boston Celtics, sweeping them in four games. LeBron James showcased his dominance, supported by Kyrie Irving's scoring prowess, as they efficiently dismantled the Celtics' defense. This series set the tone for the Cavs' deep playoff run, highlighting their potential as a championship contender.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2015 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 113-100 | |
| Apr 21, 2015 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 99-91 | |
| Apr 23, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | W 103-95 | |
| Apr 26, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | W 101-93 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Chicago Bulls
In the 2015 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, overcoming adversity with a 4-2 series victory. The series was marked by LeBron James' heroics, including a dramatic buzzer-beater in Game 4, and the team's resilience as they adapted to injuries, most notably to Kevin Love. The Cavaliers' triumph highlighted their depth and determination, setting the stage for their eventual NBA Finals run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 04, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 99-92 | |
| May 06, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 106-91 | |
| May 08, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 99-96 | |
| May 10, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 86-84 | |
| May 12, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 106-101 | |
| May 14, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 94-73 |
2015 Conference Championship vs. Atlanta Hawks
In the 2015 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, dominated the Eastern Conference Finals, sweeping the Atlanta Hawks in a 4-0 series victory. Despite injuries to key players like Kevin Love, the Cavaliers showcased their depth and resilience, with LeBron delivering a masterclass in leadership and performance. This triumphant series win propelled Cleveland to their second-ever NBA Finals appearance, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown with the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2015 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 97-89 | |
| May 22, 2015 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 94-82 | |
| May 24, 2015 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 114-111 | |
| May 26, 2015 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 118-88 |
2015 NBA Finals vs. Golden State Warriors
In the 2015 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by an exceptional LeBron James, faced off against the Golden State Warriors. Despite James' Herculean efforts, averaging 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game, the Cavaliers fell short, losing the series 4-2. The team was hampered by injuries to key players Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, which significantly impacted their depth and ultimately contributed to their defeat.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 04, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 108-100 | |
| Jun 07, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 95-93 | |
| Jun 09, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 96-91 | |
| Jun 11, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 103-82 | |
| Jun 14, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 104-91 | |
| Jun 16, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 105-97 |
Cleveland Cavaliers 2014-15 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2014-15 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2014 | vs. New York Knicks | L 95-90 | |
| Oct 31, 2014 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 114-108 | |
| Nov 04, 2014 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 101-82 | |
| Nov 05, 2014 | @ Utah Jazz | L 102-100 | |
| Nov 07, 2014 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 110-101 | |
| Nov 10, 2014 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 118-111 | |
| Nov 14, 2014 | @ Boston Celtics | W 122-121 | |
| Nov 15, 2014 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 127-94 | |
| Nov 17, 2014 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 106-97 | |
| Nov 19, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 92-90 | |
| Nov 21, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | L 91-78 | |
| Nov 22, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 110-93 | |
| Nov 24, 2014 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 106-74 | |
| Nov 26, 2014 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 113-87 | |
| Nov 29, 2014 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 109-97 | |
| Dec 02, 2014 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-108 | |
| Dec 04, 2014 | @ New York Knicks | W 90-87 | |
| Dec 05, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 105-91 | |
| Dec 08, 2014 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 110-88 | |
| Dec 09, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 105-101 | |
| Dec 11, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 103-94 | |
| Dec 12, 2014 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 119-114 | |
| Dec 15, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 97-88 | |
| Dec 17, 2014 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 127-98 | |
| Dec 19, 2014 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 95-91 | |
| Dec 21, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 105-91 | |
| Dec 23, 2014 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 125-104 | |
| Dec 25, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | L 101-91 | |
| Dec 26, 2014 | @ Orlando Magic | W 98-89 | |
| Dec 28, 2014 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 103-80 | |
| Dec 30, 2014 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-101 | |
| Dec 31, 2014 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 96-80 | |
| Jan 02, 2015 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 91-87 | |
| Jan 04, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 109-90 | |
| Jan 05, 2015 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-92 | |
| Jan 07, 2015 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 105-93 | |
| Jan 09, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 112-94 | |
| Jan 11, 2015 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-84 | |
| Jan 13, 2015 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-100 | |
| Jan 15, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-102 | |
| Jan 16, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 126-121 | |
| Jan 19, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 108-94 | |
| Jan 21, 2015 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 106-92 | |
| Jan 23, 2015 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 129-90 | |
| Jan 25, 2015 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 108-98 | |
| Jan 27, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 103-95 | |
| Jan 28, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-94 | |
| Jan 30, 2015 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 101-90 | |
| Jan 31, 2015 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-90 | |
| Feb 02, 2015 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 97-84 | |
| Feb 05, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-94 | |
| Feb 06, 2015 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 103-99 | |
| Feb 08, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 120-105 | |
| Feb 11, 2015 | vs. Miami Heat | W 113-93 | |
| Feb 12, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 113-98 | |
| Feb 20, 2015 | @ Washington Wizards | W 127-89 | |
| Feb 22, 2015 | @ New York Knicks | W 101-83 | |
| Feb 24, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 102-93 | |
| Feb 26, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 110-99 | |
| Feb 27, 2015 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 93-86 | |
| Mar 01, 2015 | @ Houston Rockets | L 105-103 | |
| Mar 03, 2015 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-79 | |
| Mar 04, 2015 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 120-112 | |
| Mar 06, 2015 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 106-97 | |
| Mar 07, 2015 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 89-79 | |
| Mar 10, 2015 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 127-94 | |
| Mar 12, 2015 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 128-125 | |
| Mar 15, 2015 | @ Orlando Magic | W 123-108 | |
| Mar 16, 2015 | @ Miami Heat | L 106-92 | |
| Mar 18, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 117-92 | |
| Mar 20, 2015 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 95-92 | |
| Mar 22, 2015 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-90 | |
| Mar 25, 2015 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 111-89 | |
| Mar 27, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 106-98 | |
| Mar 29, 2015 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 87-86 | |
| Apr 02, 2015 | vs. Miami Heat | W 114-88 | |
| Apr 05, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 99-94 | |
| Apr 08, 2015 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-99 | |
| Apr 10, 2015 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 99-90 | |
| Apr 12, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | L 117-78 | |
| Apr 13, 2015 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 109-97 | |
| Apr 15, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 113-108 |