The 2019-20 NBA season for the Cleveland Cavaliers was a period of rebuilding and restructuring. The team finished with a record of 19 wins and 46 losses, placing them 15th in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers struggled to find consistency throughout the season, partly due to their young roster and frequent changes in coaching staff. John Beilein began the season as head coach but resigned in February 2020, leading to J.B. Bickerstaff taking over the reins.
One of the few bright spots for the Cavaliers was the performance of their young guards. Collin Sexton, in his second year, led the team in scoring with an average of 20.8 points per game, showcasing his potential as a future star. Darius Garland, the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, demonstrated growth despite some early-season struggles, contributing 12.3 points and 3.9 assists per game.
The Cavaliers made a significant mid-season trade by acquiring center Andre Drummond from the Detroit Pistons. Drummond, a two-time All-Star, provided an immediate impact on the boards and defensively, although his long-term fit with the team remained uncertain. The season was abruptly halted in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Cavaliers were not part of the teams invited to the NBA’s resumption in the Orlando bubble. Overall, the season highlighted areas for improvement and set the stage for future development centered around their young core.
- Regular Season Record: 19-46
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 2019-20 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Collin Sexton | 65 | 20.8 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 38.0 | |||||||
| Kevin Love | 56 | 17.6 | 9.8 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 37.4 | |||||||
| Andre Drummond | 8 | 17.5 | 11.1 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 28.6 | |||||||
| Jordan Clarkson | 29 | 14.6 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 37.1 | |||||||
| Darius Garland | 59 | 12.3 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 35.5 | |||||||
| Tristan Thompson | 57 | 12.0 | 10.1 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 39.1 | |||||||
| Cedi Osman | 65 | 11.0 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 38.3 | |||||||
| Larry Nance Jr. | 56 | 10.1 | 7.3 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 35.2 | |||||||
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 50 | 10.0 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 33.5 | |||||||
| Dante Exum | 24 | 5.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 35.1 | |||||||
| John Henson | 29 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 19.4 | |||||||
| Brandon Knight | 16 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 29.7 | |||||||
| Alfonzo McKinnie | 40 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 21.5 | |||||||
| Ante Žižić | 22 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Matthew Dellavedova | 57 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 23.1 | |||||||
| Malik Newman | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Tyler Cook | 11 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Dean Wade | 12 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 50.0 | |||||||
| Matt Mooney | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| J.P. Macura | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Marques Bolden | 1 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers 2019-20 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2019-20 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | L 94-85 | |
| Oct 26, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 110-99 | |
| Oct 28, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 129-112 | |
| Oct 30, 2019 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 117-111 | |
| Nov 01, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-95 | |
| Nov 03, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 131-111 | |
| Nov 05, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 119-113 | |
| Nov 08, 2019 | @ Washington Wizards | W 113-100 | |
| Nov 10, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | W 108-87 | |
| Nov 12, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 98-97 | |
| Nov 14, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | L 108-97 | |
| Nov 17, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 114-95 | |
| Nov 18, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | L 123-105 | |
| Nov 20, 2019 | @ Miami Heat | L 124-100 | |
| Nov 22, 2019 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 143-101 | |
| Nov 23, 2019 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 110-104 | |
| Nov 25, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 108-106 | |
| Nov 27, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 116-104 | |
| Nov 29, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-110 | |
| Dec 03, 2019 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 127-94 | |
| Dec 06, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 93-87 | |
| Dec 07, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 141-94 | |
| Dec 09, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | L 110-88 | |
| Dec 11, 2019 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 116-110 | |
| Dec 12, 2019 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 117-109 | |
| Dec 14, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 125-108 | |
| Dec 16, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 133-113 | |
| Dec 18, 2019 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 100-98 | |
| Dec 20, 2019 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 114-107 | |
| Dec 23, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 121-118 | |
| Dec 27, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | L 129-117 | |
| Dec 28, 2019 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 94-88 | |
| Dec 31, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 117-97 | |
| Jan 02, 2020 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 109-106 | |
| Jan 04, 2020 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 121-106 | |
| Jan 05, 2020 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 118-103 | |
| Jan 07, 2020 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 115-113 | |
| Jan 09, 2020 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 115-112 | |
| Jan 11, 2020 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 111-103 | |
| Jan 13, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 128-99 | |
| Jan 14, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 128-103 | |
| Jan 17, 2020 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 113-109 | |
| Jan 18, 2020 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 118-116 | |
| Jan 20, 2020 | vs. New York Knicks | L 106-86 | |
| Jan 23, 2020 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 124-112 | |
| Jan 25, 2020 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 118-106 | |
| Jan 27, 2020 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 115-100 | |
| Jan 28, 2020 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 125-111 | |
| Jan 30, 2020 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 115-109 | |
| Feb 01, 2020 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 131-112 | |
| Feb 03, 2020 | vs. New York Knicks | L 139-134 | |
| Feb 05, 2020 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 109-103 | |
| Feb 09, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 133-92 | |
| Feb 12, 2020 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 127-105 | |
| Feb 21, 2020 | @ Washington Wizards | W 113-108 | |
| Feb 22, 2020 | @ Miami Heat | L 124-105 | |
| Feb 24, 2020 | vs. Miami Heat | W 125-119 | |
| Feb 26, 2020 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-94 | |
| Feb 28, 2020 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 116-104 | |
| Feb 29, 2020 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 113-104 | |
| Mar 02, 2020 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 126-113 | |
| Mar 04, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-106 | |
| Mar 07, 2020 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 104-102 | |
| Mar 08, 2020 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 132-129 | |
| Mar 10, 2020 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-103 |