The 2023-24 Cleveland Cavaliers season was marked by a determined push to solidify their position as a competitive force in the Eastern Conference. Building on the previous year’s momentum, the Cavaliers sought to blend their young talent with experienced players to ensure consistency and depth throughout the roster.
Donovan Mitchell continued to be the centerpiece of the team, delivering impressive performances and maintaining his status as one of the league’s premier guards. His leadership on the court was complemented by the growth of Darius Garland, who showed significant improvement in his playmaking and scoring abilities, forming a dynamic backcourt duo.
The frontcourt was bolstered by Evan Mobley, whose defensive prowess and versatility became a cornerstone for the Cavaliers’ strategies. Jarrett Allen also played a crucial role, providing the team with essential rim protection and efficient scoring around the basket. The addition of a few veteran players added much-needed experience and stability to the rotation, helping to guide the younger players through the rigors of the season.
Throughout the season, the Cavaliers demonstrated resilience, particularly in close games, and their ability to adapt to different playing styles was evident. They secured a playoff spot, showcasing their growth and potential to challenge top-tier teams. However, despite a strong regular season, the Cavaliers faced a tough playoff run, ultimately falling short in the later stages. The season was a testament to their progress and set a promising foundation for future success.
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-3, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 1-4
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats for 2023-24 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Donovan Mitchell | 55 | 26.6 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 36.8 | 10 | 29.6 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 35.4 |
| Darius Garland | 57 | 18.0 | 2.7 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 37.1 | 12 | 15.7 | 3.6 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 35.2 |
| Jarrett Allen | 77 | 16.5 | 10.5 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 4 | 17.0 | 13.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Evan Mobley | 50 | 15.7 | 9.4 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 37.3 | 12 | 16.0 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 27.8 |
| Caris LeVert | 68 | 14.0 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 32.5 | 11 | 10.1 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 18.2 |
| Max Strus | 70 | 12.2 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 35.1 | 12 | 9.5 | 5.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 34.7 |
| Isaac Okoro | 69 | 9.4 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 39.1 | 12 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 25.7 |
| Georges Niang | 82 | 9.4 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 37.6 | 10 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 13.0 |
| Sam Merrill | 61 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.4 | 10 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 37.0 |
| Marcus Morris | 12 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 41.4 | 9 | 6.1 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 39.1 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | 51 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 35.3 | |||||||
| Dean Wade | 54 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 39.1 | 3 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 30.0 |
| Tristan Thompson | 49 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 10 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Damian Jones | 39 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 21.4 | 2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Emoni Bates | 15 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 30.3 | |||||||
| Isaiah Mobley | 10 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 30.0 | |||||||
| Ty Jerome | 2 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Pete Nance | 8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 100.0 | |||||||
Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Orlando Magic
In the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers showcased their growing potential with a blend of youthful energy and strategic play. Led by the dynamic duo of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, the team displayed tenacity and depth, pushing their opponents with relentless defense and timely scoring. Despite facing a formidable opponent, the Cavaliers demonstrated resilience, hinting at a bright future for the franchise.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2024 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 97-83 | |
| Apr 22, 2024 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 96-86 | |
| Apr 25, 2024 | @ Orlando Magic | L 121-83 | |
| Apr 27, 2024 | @ Orlando Magic | L 112-89 | |
| Apr 30, 2024 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 104-103 | |
| May 03, 2024 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-96 | |
| May 05, 2024 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 106-94 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Boston Celtics
In the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers showcased their resilience and depth in the second round, capitalizing on their young core's growth and experience. Donovan Mitchell's leadership and scoring prowess were pivotal, while Evan Mobley's defensive versatility kept opponents on their toes. Despite a tough series, the Cavs demonstrated they are a rising force in the Eastern Conference, hinting at a bright future.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2024 | @ Boston Celtics | L 120-95 | |
| May 09, 2024 | @ Boston Celtics | W 118-94 | |
| May 11, 2024 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 106-93 | |
| May 13, 2024 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 109-102 | |
| May 15, 2024 | @ Boston Celtics | L 113-98 |
Cleveland Cavaliers 2023-24 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2023-24 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 114-113 | |
| Oct 27, 2023 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 108-105 | |
| Oct 28, 2023 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 125-113 | |
| Oct 31, 2023 | vs. New York Knicks | L 109-91 | |
| Nov 01, 2023 | @ New York Knicks | W 95-89 | |
| Nov 03, 2023 | @ Indiana Pacers (NBA Cup) | L 121-116 | |
| Nov 05, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 115-104 | |
| Nov 08, 2023 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 128-120 | |
| Nov 11, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 118-110 | |
| Nov 13, 2023 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 132-120 | |
| Nov 15, 2023 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-95 | |
| Nov 17, 2023 | vs. Detroit Pistons (NBA Cup) | W 108-100 | |
| Nov 19, 2023 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 121-109 | |
| Nov 21, 2023 | @ Philadelphia 76ers (NBA Cup) | W 122-119 | |
| Nov 22, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | L 129-96 | |
| Nov 25, 2023 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 121-115 | |
| Nov 26, 2023 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 105-102 | |
| Nov 28, 2023 | vs. Atlanta Hawks (NBA Cup) | W 128-105 | |
| Nov 30, 2023 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-95 | |
| Dec 02, 2023 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 110-101 | |
| Dec 06, 2023 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 121-111 | |
| Dec 08, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | W 111-99 | |
| Dec 11, 2023 | @ Orlando Magic | L 104-94 | |
| Dec 12, 2023 | @ Boston Celtics | L 120-113 | |
| Dec 14, 2023 | @ Boston Celtics | L 116-107 | |
| Dec 16, 2023 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 127-119 | |
| Dec 18, 2023 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 135-130 | |
| Dec 20, 2023 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 124-116 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 123-104 | |
| Dec 23, 2023 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 109-95 | |
| Dec 27, 2023 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 113-110 | |
| Dec 29, 2023 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-111 | |
| Jan 01, 2024 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 124-121 | |
| Jan 03, 2024 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 140-101 | |
| Jan 05, 2024 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 114-90 | |
| Jan 07, 2024 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 117-115 | |
| Jan 11, 2024 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 111-102 | |
| Jan 15, 2024 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 109-91 | |
| Jan 17, 2024 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 135-95 | |
| Jan 20, 2024 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 116-95 | |
| Jan 22, 2024 | @ Orlando Magic | W 126-99 | |
| Jan 24, 2024 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 126-116 | |
| Jan 26, 2024 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-100 | |
| Jan 29, 2024 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 118-108 | |
| Jan 31, 2024 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 128-121 | |
| Feb 01, 2024 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 108-101 | |
| Feb 03, 2024 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 117-101 | |
| Feb 05, 2024 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 136-110 | |
| Feb 07, 2024 | @ Washington Wizards | W 114-106 | |
| Feb 08, 2024 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 118-95 | |
| Feb 10, 2024 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 119-95 | |
| Feb 12, 2024 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 123-121 | |
| Feb 14, 2024 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 108-105 | |
| Feb 22, 2024 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 116-109 | |
| Feb 23, 2024 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 104-97 | |
| Feb 25, 2024 | @ Washington Wizards | W 114-105 | |
| Feb 27, 2024 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 121-119 | |
| Feb 28, 2024 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 132-123 | |
| Mar 01, 2024 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 110-100 | |
| Mar 03, 2024 | vs. New York Knicks | L 107-98 | |
| Mar 05, 2024 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 105-104 | |
| Mar 06, 2024 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 112-101 | |
| Mar 08, 2024 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 113-104 | |
| Mar 10, 2024 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 120-101 | |
| Mar 11, 2024 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 117-111 | |
| Mar 13, 2024 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 116-95 | |
| Mar 16, 2024 | @ Houston Rockets | L 117-103 | |
| Mar 18, 2024 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 108-103 | |
| Mar 20, 2024 | vs. Miami Heat | L 107-104 | |
| Mar 22, 2024 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 104-91 | |
| Mar 24, 2024 | @ Miami Heat | L 121-84 | |
| Mar 25, 2024 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 115-92 | |
| Mar 27, 2024 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 118-111 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-114 | |
| Mar 31, 2024 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 130-101 | |
| Apr 02, 2024 | @ Utah Jazz | W 129-113 | |
| Apr 03, 2024 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 122-101 | |
| Apr 06, 2024 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-97 | |
| Apr 07, 2024 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 120-118 | |
| Apr 10, 2024 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 110-98 | |
| Apr 12, 2024 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 129-120 | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 120-110 |