SEASON IN REVIEW Cavaliers Key Dates In The 2018-19 Season October 17 – The Cleveland Cavaliers open the 2018-19 season December 7 – The Cavaliers acquire guard Matthew Dellavedova Key Dates/Team Notes in Toronto. Cedi Osman recorded his first career double-double and forward/center John Henson from Milwaukee as part of a with 17 points and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes. three-team trade. Cleveland also received Milwaukee’s own 2021 first round pick and 2021 second round pick and a 2022 second October 28 – The Cavaliers released Tyronn Lue as Head Coach round pick from Washington. In exchange, Cleveland sent guard and named Larry Drew Interim Head Coach. George Hill and a 2021 second round pick (Washington’s via October 30 – Cleveland defeats Atlanta 136-114 to notch their Utah) to the Bucks and forward Sam Dekker to the Wizards; first win of the season. The Cavs put up 78 points in the 2nd half Milwaukee received forward Jason Smith from Washington. (41 in 3rd quarter), their most in a single half since Nov. 23, 2016 December 8 – The Cavs pick up a 116-101 win over the Wizards. versus Portland (81 in 1st half). Tristan Thompson recorded his 15th double-double of the season Tristan Thompson also passes Anderson Varejao (4,434 REB) with a season-best 23 points (11-18 FG), a game-high 19 for the 5th-most rebounds in franchise history with his 5th board rebounds, a career-high tying five assists and two blocks in 42 of the night. minutes on Saturday. Thompson had 13 points and 11 rebounds in the 2nd quarter alone, his first career double-double in a single November 5 – The Cavaliers signed Larry Drew to a new head period. The last Cavalier to tally a double-double in a single coaching contract. quarter was Anderson Varejao on 1/20/14 vs. Dallas (4th quarter, November 13 – A 113-89 Cavaliers victory over Charlotte is 10 PTS & 11 REB). With his third board, Thompson passed Hot highlighted by a Tristan Thompson double-double of 11 points, a Rod Williams (4,669 REB) for the 4th-most rebounds in franchise career-high tying 21 rebounds and a career-high tying five assists history. in 28 minutes. Thompson was the first Cavs player to grab 20+ December 10 – Tristan Thompson becomes the 17th player in rebounds through the first three quarters of a game since team history to reach 5,000 career points with his 4th point at Anderson Varejao (21 through 3rd quarter on 10/30/2012 vs. Milwaukee. WSH). December 12 – Cleveland closes out the game on an 8-0 run to The Cavaliers grab a season-high 60 rebounds, outrebounding defeat New York 113-106 and record back-to-back home wins for the Hornets by a 60-37 (+23) margin, their biggest rebound edge the first time of the season. since Feb. 28, 2014 versus Utah (+25, 56-31). December 18 – The Cavaliers edge the Pacers 92-91 as Larry November 19 – Tristan Thompson passes Jim Chones (2,750 Nance Jr. scored the game-winning basket with a tip in as time DREB) for the 6th-most defensive rebounds in franchise history expired. He registered his 3rd double-double of the season with with his second defensive board at Detroit. 15 points and game-highs of 16 rebounds, six assists and three November 23 – The Cavs secure their first road victory of the steals in 33 minutes. season at Philadelphia with a 121-112 win. The starting five January 2 – Tristan Thompson made his 2,000th career field combined to score a season-high 93 points, highlighted by goal with his fourth make against Miami. Rodney Hood (25), Collin Sexton (23), Cedi Osman (20) and Tristan Thompson (18). January 5 – Tristan Thompson passes Brad Daugherty (548 GP) for sole possession of the 9th-most games played in franchise November 24 – Against Houston, the Wine & Gold pick up a history against New Orleans. 117-108 win to record their first set of back-to-back wins of the season. Collin Sexton pours in a career-high 29 points on 14-21 January 9 – In the first quarter at New Orleans, the Cavs shot a (.667) shooting in 34 minutes of play. perfect 8-8 (1.000) from three-point territory. That was one triple shy of their franchise best start for a single quarter (9-9 3FG in November 28 – At Oklahoma City, Collin Sexton records his 1st the 1st quarter on 11/15/14 vs. ATL). The bench poured in 75 career double-double with 21 points and a career-high 10 points, which was their most bench points in a single-game since rebounds in 38 minutes. Sexton became the first Cavs rookie to Feb. 2, 2002 (76 vs. DET). post at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in a game since March 19, 2012 when Tristan Thompson accomplished that feat (27 January 11 – The Wine & Gold shot 24-26 (.923) from the free PTS, 12 REB vs. Nets). throw line at Houston, which marked a new franchise single season best 10th game shooting .900 or better from the charity November 29 – The Cavs acquire guard Alec Burks and two stripe. future second round draft picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Kyle Korver. January 13 – The Cavs defeat the Lakers 101-95 at Staples Center. Alec Burks posted his 1st double-double of the season December 3 – Alec Burks hammers down a game-winning dunk (3rd of career) with 17 points and a season-high 13 rebounds in with 3.2 seconds remaining to give the Cavaliers a 99-97 victory 33 minutes. at Brooklyn. Jordan Clarkson recorded his 1st double-double of the season with a team-high 20 points and a career-high 11 January 16 – Jordan Clarkson records his 5,000th career point rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench. Clarkson became the first with his 14th point at Portland. Cavs bench player to post at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in January 25 – Alec Burks tallied his 4,000th career point with his less than 30 minutes played since 4/16/14, when Tyler Zeller did fourth point against Miami. it also against Brooklyn (22 PTS, 11 REB, 26 MIN). January 27 – Cleveland grinds out a 104-101 victory over the Bulls. Alec Burks had the game-winning put back with 17.0 seconds to go to seal the victory. 8989 Cavaliers Key Dates In The 2018-19 Season January 29 – The Cavs beat Washington at The Q for the second February 28 – The Cavaliers finish the game on a 21-5 run over time of the season with a 116-113 win. The Cavs dished out 30 the final 3:45 to capture a 125-118 victory at New York. The win assists on 45 made field goals in the victory and Jordan Clarkson also completed a regular season series sweep of the Knicks for knocked down six three-pointers (6-8 3FG), finishing with a the 7th time in franchise history and third time in the last four team-high 28 points on 10-15 (.667) shooting from the field and seasons. The Cavs had four players finish with at least 20 points five rebounds in 29 minutes off the bench. (Love – 26, Clarkson – 22, Sexton – 22, Osman – 21) for the first time since 2/6/17 at WSH. February 4 – The Cavaliers acquire Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin IV and two future second round draft picks (Portland’s own 2021 March 3 – The Cavs beat the Magic 107-93, improving to 5-3 and 2023) from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for guard over their last eight games. The Wine & Gold scored a Rodney Hood. season-high tying 40 points in the fourth quarter. They also connected on 14 three-pointers, their 10th consecutive game with February 7 – The Cavs acquire guard Brandon Knight, forward at least 10 threes. Kevin Love recorded a double-double (7th of Marquese Chriss, a 2019 first round draft pick and a 2022 second the season) with 16 points and a game-high 14 rebounds in 29 round pick from the Houston Rockets as part of a three-team minutes. In the process, Love passed Jim Brewer (2,259 DREB) trade. In exchange, Cleveland sent guards Nik Stauskas and for the 9th-most defensive rebounds in franchise history with his Wade Baldwin IV as well as a 2021 second round draft pick (via fourth defensive board. Milwaukee) to Houston, and guard Alec Burks to the Sacramento Kings. Houston received guard Iman Shumpert from Sacramento March 6 – Against the Nets, Kevin Love tallies 24 points, a and sent their own 2020 second round pick to the Kings as part game-high 16 rebounds and goes 4-8 (.500) from deep, his of the deal. NBA-record 40th career game with at least 20 points, 15 rebounds and 3 three-pointers. February 8 – Jordan Clarkson connects on his 2,000th career field goal with his fourth make at Washington. Kevin Love returns David Nwaba tallied a career-high 22 points on 9-13 (.692) from left foot surgery, recording four points, one rebound and one shooting, including 3-5 (.600) from beyond the arc, and one steal assist in six minutes of play. in 20 minutes off the bench against the Nets. Larry Nance Jr. recorded his 300th career steal with his second swipe at February 11 – Cleveland records their first wire-to-wire win of the Brooklyn. season with a 107-104 victory over New York.