The 2020-21 Cleveland Cavaliers season was a rebuilding year, focusing on developing young talent. The team finished with a 22-50 record, placing 13th in the Eastern Conference and missing out on the playoffs for the third consecutive year. This performance marked a slight improvement from their previous season, but the Cavaliers struggled with consistency throughout the year.
Key players for the Cavaliers included Collin Sexton, who led the team in scoring with an average of 24.3 points per game. Darius Garland also showed promise, averaging 17.4 points and 6.1 assists per game, establishing himself as a core part of the team’s future. The Cavaliers also acquired Jarrett Allen in a mid-season trade, adding a defensive presence and averaging a double-double with 13.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per game.
Despite the individual performances, the team faced challenges with injuries and roster changes. Kevin Love, a veteran presence, was limited to just 25 games due to injuries. The Cavaliers also struggled defensively, ranking 25th in the league in defensive rating, highlighting an area needing improvement.
The 2020-21 season was marked by the Cavaliers’ commitment to building a foundation for the future. With a focus on developing their young core and adding pieces like Allen, the Cavaliers aimed to create a competitive team in the coming years. Their performance set the groundwork for potential growth and improvement in subsequent seasons.
- Regular Season Record: 22-50
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 2020-21 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Collin Sexton | 60 | 24.3 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 37.1 | |||||||
| Andre Drummond | 25 | 17.5 | 13.5 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Darius Garland | 54 | 17.4 | 2.4 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 39.5 | |||||||
| Jarrett Allen | 51 | 13.2 | 9.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 31.6 | |||||||
| Kevin Love | 25 | 12.2 | 7.4 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 36.5 | |||||||
| Cedi Osman | 59 | 10.4 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 30.6 | |||||||
| Taurean Prince | 29 | 10.1 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 41.5 | |||||||
| Isaac Okoro | 67 | 9.6 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 29.0 | |||||||
| Yogi Ferrell | 2 | 9.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 33.3 | |||||||
| Larry Nance Jr. | 35 | 9.3 | 6.7 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 36.0 | |||||||
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 16 | 8.3 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 33.3 | |||||||
| JaVale McGee | 33 | 8.0 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Damyean Dotson | 46 | 6.7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 28.9 | |||||||
| Quinn Cook | 7 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 46.2 | |||||||
| Dean Wade | 63 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 36.6 | |||||||
| Dylan Windler | 31 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 33.8 | |||||||
| Mfiondu Kabengele | 16 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 28.1 | |||||||
| Lamar Stevens | 40 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 16.0 | |||||||
| Brodric Thomas | 28 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 28.3 | |||||||
| Dante Exum | 6 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 18.2 | |||||||
| Thon Maker | 8 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Matthew Dellavedova | 13 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 4.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 16.0 | |||||||
| Anderson Varejão | 5 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jeremiah Martin | 9 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Marques Bolden | 6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers 2020-21 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2020-21 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 121-114 | |
| Dec 26, 2020 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 128-119 | |
| Dec 27, 2020 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 118-94 | |
| Dec 29, 2020 | vs. New York Knicks | L 95-86 | |
| Dec 31, 2020 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 119-99 | |
| Jan 02, 2021 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 96-91 | |
| Jan 04, 2021 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-83 | |
| Jan 06, 2021 | @ Orlando Magic | L 105-94 | |
| Jan 07, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 94-90 | |
| Jan 09, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-90 | |
| Jan 11, 2021 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 101-91 | |
| Jan 12, 2021 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 117-87 | |
| Jan 15, 2021 | vs. New York Knicks | W 106-103 | |
| Jan 20, 2021 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 147-135 | |
| Jan 22, 2021 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 125-113 | |
| Jan 24, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | L 141-103 | |
| Jan 25, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-108 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 122-107 | |
| Jan 29, 2021 | @ New York Knicks | L 102-81 | |
| Jan 31, 2021 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 109-104 | |
| Feb 01, 2021 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 100-98 | |
| Feb 03, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 121-99 | |
| Feb 05, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 123-105 | |
| Feb 06, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 124-99 | |
| Feb 08, 2021 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 119-113 | |
| Feb 10, 2021 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 133-95 | |
| Feb 12, 2021 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 129-110 | |
| Feb 14, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 128-111 | |
| Feb 15, 2021 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 129-98 | |
| Feb 19, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 120-103 | |
| Feb 21, 2021 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 117-101 | |
| Feb 23, 2021 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 112-111 | |
| Feb 24, 2021 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 112-96 | |
| Feb 27, 2021 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-109 | |
| Mar 01, 2021 | @ Houston Rockets | W 101-90 | |
| Mar 03, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 114-111 | |
| Mar 12, 2021 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 116-82 | |
| Mar 14, 2021 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 100-82 | |
| Mar 16, 2021 | @ Miami Heat | L 113-98 | |
| Mar 17, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 117-110 | |
| Mar 19, 2021 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 116-110 | |
| Mar 21, 2021 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 116-105 | |
| Mar 22, 2021 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 119-105 | |
| Mar 24, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 103-94 | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-86 | |
| Mar 27, 2021 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 100-98 | |
| Mar 29, 2021 | @ Utah Jazz | L 114-75 | |
| Apr 01, 2021 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 114-94 | |
| Apr 03, 2021 | @ Miami Heat | L 115-101 | |
| Apr 05, 2021 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 125-101 | |
| Apr 08, 2021 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 129-102 | |
| Apr 10, 2021 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 135-115 | |
| Apr 11, 2021 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 116-109 | |
| Apr 14, 2021 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 103-90 | |
| Apr 15, 2021 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 119-101 | |
| Apr 17, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 106-96 | |
| Apr 19, 2021 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 109-105 | |
| Apr 21, 2021 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 121-105 | |
| Apr 23, 2021 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 108-102 | |
| Apr 25, 2021 | @ Washington Wizards | L 119-110 | |
| Apr 26, 2021 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 112-96 | |
| Apr 28, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 109-104 | |
| Apr 30, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 122-93 | |
| May 01, 2021 | vs. Miami Heat | L 124-107 | |
| May 04, 2021 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 134-118 | |
| May 05, 2021 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 141-105 | |
| May 07, 2021 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 110-90 | |
| May 09, 2021 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 124-97 | |
| May 10, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 111-102 | |
| May 12, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 102-94 | |
| May 14, 2021 | @ Washington Wizards | L 120-105 | |
| May 16, 2021 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 123-109 |