2011–12 Cleveland Cavaliers season
The 2011–12 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the 42nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Key dates
- May 17 – The 2011 NBA Draft Lottery took place, and the Cavaliers got the first pick.[1]
- June 23 – The 2011 NBA draft took place in Newark, New Jersey, at the Prudential Center. The Cavaliers picked Kyrie Irving (#1), Tristan Thompson (#4), Milan Mačvan (#54). They also drafted Justin Harper (#32), but immediately traded him to the Orlando Magic for two future second-round picks (2013 and 2014).
- June 29 – The Cavs exercise the third-year option on Christian Eyenga, keeping him under contract until the 2012–13 season.
- June 30 – J.J. Hickson is sent to the Sacramento Kings, for Omri Casspi and a protected future first round pick.
- July 7 – The Cavaliers set a NBA D-League team in Canton, Ohio. The Cavs announced that they will own and control all the operations of the former Albuquerque/New Mexico Thunderbirds. On October 13, the new name, logo, colors and court design are unveiled, the Canton Charge.
- December 9 – Training Camp begins. The Cavs also signed with rookies Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson. They also waived Joey Graham.
- December 12 – Anthony Parker re-signed with the Cavaliers.
- December 14 – The Cavs decided to waive Baron Davis.
- December 16 – The Cavaliers opened their pre-season with a victory over the Detroit Pistons in The Palace of Auburn Hills.
- December 20 – The Cavs closed their pre-season with a loss against the Pistons in Quicken Loans Arena, with a 1-1 record.
- December 22 – Manny Harris is waived by the Cavs.
- December 26 – The Cavaliers opened their season with a loss against the Toronto Raptors in the Quicken Loans Arena.
- January 4 – Christian Eyenga is assigned to the Canton Charge.
- January 23 – The Cavs recall Christian Eyenga.
- February 10 – The Cavaliers sign a 10-day contract with Ben Uzoh, of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
- February 21 – Manny Harris sign a 10-day contract with the Cavs.
Draft picks
Roster
2011–12 Cleveland Cavaliers roster |
Players | Coaches |
Pos. | No. | Name | Height | Weight | DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) | From |
4.0 !F |
36 |
Casspi, Omri |
7000205740000000000♠6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
225 lb (102 kg) |
1988–06–22 |
Israel |
6.0 !C |
9 |
Erden, Semih |
7000213360000000000♠7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
240 lb (109 kg) |
1986–07–28 |
Turkey |
2.5 !G/F |
33 |
Gee, Alonzo |
7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
219 lb (99 kg) |
1987–05–29 |
Alabama |
1.5 !G |
1 |
Gibson, Daniel |
7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
200 lb (91 kg) |
1986–02–27 |
Texas |
4.0 !F |
44 |
Harangody, Luke |
7000200659999999999♠6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
245 lb (111 kg) |
1986–01–02 |
Notre Dame |
1.5 !G |
6 |
Harris, Manny |
7000195580000000000♠6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
185 lb (84 kg) |
1989–09–21 |
Michigan |
1.5 !G |
2 |
Irving, Kyrie (C) |
7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
191 lb (87 kg) |
1992–03–23 |
Duke |
4.0 !F |
4 |
Jamison, Antawn |
7000205740000000000♠6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
235 lb (107 kg) |
1976–06–12 |
North Carolina |
2.5 !G/F |
12 |
Kennedy, D. J. |
7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
214 lb (97 kg) |
1989-11-05 |
St. John's |
2.5 !G/F |
18 |
Parker, Anthony |
7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
210 lb (95 kg) |
1975–06–19 |
Bradley |
5.5 !F/C |
24 |
Samuels, Samardo |
7000205740000000000♠6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
260 lb (118 kg) |
1989–01–09 |
Louisville |
1.5 !G |
15 |
Sloan, Donald |
7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
205 lb (93 kg) |
1988–01–15 |
Texas A&M |
5.5 !F/C |
13 |
Thompson, Tristan |
7000205740000000000♠6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
227 lb (103 kg) |
1991–03–13 |
Texas |
6.0 !C |
17 |
Varejão, Anderson |
7000210820000000000♠6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
260 lb (118 kg) |
1982–09–28 |
Brazil |
4.0 !F |
32 |
Walton, Luke |
7000203200000000000♠6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
235 lb (107 kg) |
1980–03–28 |
Arizona |
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- Head coach
- Assistant coach(es)
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (DP) Unsigned draft pick
- (FA) Free agent
- (S) Suspended
Injured
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Depth chart
Pre-season
The original 2011 NBA Pre-season was canceled due to the 2011 NBA Lockout. After the lockout, the NBA created a new two game Pre-Season.
Regular season
Standings
Game log
2011–12 game log Total: 21–45 (Home: 11–22; Road: 10–23) |
December: 1–2 (Home: 0–1; Road: 1–1)
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January: 7–10 (Home: 3–4; Road: 4–6)
Game | Date Time | Team | Score | High points | High rebounds | High assists | Location Attendance | Record |
4 |
January 1 |
New Jersey |
W 98–82 |
Antawn Jamison (23) |
Anderson Varejão (11) |
Ramon Sessions (8) |
Quicken Loans Arena 15,084 |
2–2 |
5 |
January 3 |
Charlotte |
W 115–101 |
Kyrie Irving (20) |
Tristan Thompson (9) |
Ramon Sessions (9) |
Quicken Loans Arena 14,173 |
3–2 |
6 |
January 4 |
@ Toronto |
L 77–92 |
Antawn Jamison (19) |
Anderson Varejão (13) |
Kyrie Irving (4) |
Air Canada Centre 14,468 |
3–3 |
7 |
January 6 |
@ Minnesota |
W 98–87 |
Antawn Jamison (22) |
Anderson Varejão (12) |
Ramon Sessions (6) |
Target Center 16,943 |
4–3 |
8 |
January 8 |
@ Portland |
L 78–98 |
Kyrie Irving (21) |
Antawn Jamison (11) |
Kyrie Irving (4) |
Rose Garden 20,292 |
4–4 |
9 |
January 10 |
@ Utah |
L 105–113 |
Antawn Jamison (22) |
Anderson Varejão (11) |
Kyrie Irving (5) |
EnergySolutions Arena 17,879 |
4–5 |
10 |
January 12 |
@ Phoenix |
W 101–90 |
Kyrie Irving (26) |
Anderson Varejão (17) |
Kyrie Irving (6) |
US Airways Center 14,636 |
5–5 |
11 |
January 13 |
@ L.A. Lakers |
L 92–97 |
Kyrie Irving (21) |
Anderson Varejão (14) |
Anthony Parker (5) |
Staples Center 18,997 |
5–6 |
12 |
January 16 |
@ Charlotte |
W 102–94 |
Kyrie Irving (25) |
Anderson Varejão (12) |
Ramon Sessions (9) |
Time Warner Cable Arena 14,988 |
6–6 |
13 |
January 17 |
Golden State |
L 95–105 |
Antawn Jamison (19) |
Anderson Varejão (13) |
Kyrie Irving (5) |
Quicken Loans Arena 13,056 |
6–7 |
14 |
January 20 |
Chicago |
L 75–114 |
Anderson Varejão (14) |
Antawn Jamison (8) |
Anthony Parker, Kyrie Irving, Ramon Sessions (3) |
Quicken Loans Arena 17,871 |
6–8 |
15 |
January 21, 2012 |
@ Atlanta |
L 94–121 |
Kyrie Irving (18) |
Anderson Varejão (8) |
Ramon Sessions (4) |
Philips Arena 15,922 |
6–9 |
16 |
January 24 |
@ Miami |
L 85–92 |
Kyrie Irving (17) |
Anderson Varejão (11) |
Kyrie Irving, Antawn Jamison (4) |
American Airlines Arena 19,600 |
6–10 |
17 |
January 25 |
New York |
W 91–81 |
Antawn Jamison (15) |
Anderson Varejão (16) |
Kyrie Irving (7) |
Quicken Loans Arena 16,760 |
7–10 |
18 |
January 27 |
New Jersey |
L 96–99 |
Kyrie Irving (32) |
Anderson Varejão (9) |
Daniel Gibson (4) |
Quicken Loans Arena 13,121 |
7–11 |
19 |
January 29 |
@ Boston |
W 88–87 |
Kyrie Irving (23) |
Anderson Varejão (9) |
Kyrie Irving (6) |
TD Garden 18,624 |
8–11 |
20 |
January 31 |
Boston |
L 90–93 |
Kyrie Irving (21) |
Anderson Varejão (20) |
Ramon Sessions (10) |
Quicken Loans Arena 14,798 |
8-12 |
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February: 5–8 (Home: 5–5; Road: 0–3)
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March: 4–13 (Home: 1–7; Road: 3–6)
Game | Date Time | Team | Score | High points | High rebounds | High assists | Location Attendance | Record |
34 |
March 2 |
Chicago |
L 91–112 |
Luol Deng (24) |
Carlos Boozer (11) |
Derrick Rose (9) |
Quicken Loans Arena |
13-21 |
35 |
March 3 |
@ Washington |
L 98–101 |
Jordan Crawford (31) |
JaVale McGee (12) |
Kyrie Irving (6) |
Verizon Center |
13-22 |
36 |
March 5 |
Utah |
L 100–109 |
Antawn Jamison, Kyrie Irving (22) |
Five players (4) |
Antawn Jamison (6) |
Quicken Loans Arena 13,190 |
13-23 |
37 |
March 7 |
@ Denver |
W 100–99 |
Antawn Jamison (33) |
Antawn Jamison (9) |
Kyrie Irving (8) |
Power Balance Pavilion 15,816 |
14-23 |
38 |
March 9 |
@ Oklahoma City |
W 96–90 |
Antawn Jamison (21) |
Three players (8) |
Kyrie Irving (12) |
Chesapeake Energy Arena 18,203 |
15-23 |
39 |
March 11 |
Houston |
W 118–107 |
Antawn Jamison (28) |
Kyrie Irving (6) |
Ramon Sessions (7) |
Quicken Loans Arena 17,662 |
16-23 |
40 |
March 13 |
Toronto |
L 88–96 |
Antawn Jamison (20) |
Kyrie Irving (7) |
Kyrie Irving (7) |
Quicken Loans Arena 14,203 |
16-24 |
41 |
March 14 |
@ Milwaukee |
L 105–115 |
Kyrie Irving (28) |
Alonzo Gee Antawn Jamison (5) |
Ramon Sessions (6) |
Bradley Center 15,319 |
16-25 |
42 |
March 18, 2012 |
Atlanta |
L 87–103 |
Alonzo Gee (20) |
Alonzo Gee (9) |
Kyrie Irving (10) |
Quicken Loans Arena 15,645 |
16-26 |
43 |
March 19 |
@ New Jersey |
W 105–100 |
Tristan Thompson (27) |
Antawn Jamison (13) |
Kyrie Irving (7) |
Prudential Center 11,254 |
17-26 |
44 |
March 21, 2012 |
@ Atlanta |
L 102–103 (OT) |
Kyrie Irving (29) |
Alonzo Gee (13) |
Kyrie Irving (9) |
Philips Arena 12,331 |
17-27 |
45 |
March 23 |
@ Orlando |
L 80–93 |
Antawn Jamison (16) |
Tristan Thompson (11) |
Kyrie Irving (6) |
Amway Center 18,846 |
17-28 |
46 |
March 25 |
Phoenix |
L 83–108 |
Kyrie Irving (16) |
Manny Harris (9) |
Kyrie Irving Donald Sloan (4) |
Quicken Loans Arena 17,307 |
17-29 |
47 |
March 27 |
@ Philadelphia |
L 85–103 |
Anthony Parker (14) |
Alonzo Gee (9) |
Kyrie Irving (7) |
Wells Fargo Center 17,832 |
17-30 |
48 |
March 28 |
Detroit |
L 75–87 |
Kyrie Irving (22) |
Tristan Thompson (11) |
Kyrie Irving (6) |
Quicken Loans Arena 14,486 |
17-31 |
49 |
March 30 |
Milwaukee |
L 84–121 |
Kyrie Irving (29) |
Tristan Thompson (11) |
Kyrie Irving (5) |
Quicken Loans Arena 16,099 |
17-32 |
50 |
March 31 |
@ New York |
L 75–91 |
Antawn Jamison (13) |
Antawn Jamison Donald Sloan (7) |
Donald Sloan (4) |
Madison Square Garden 19,763 |
17-33 |
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April: 4–12 (Home: 2–5; Road: 2–7)
Game | Date Time | Team | Score | High points | High rebounds | High assists | Location Attendance | Record |
51 |
April 3 |
San Antonio |
L 90–125 |
Antawn Jamison (15) |
Alonzo Gee (5) |
Kyrie Irving Luke Walton (5) |
Quicken Loans Arena 14,759 |
17-34 |
52 |
April 4 |
@ Milwaukee |
L 98–107 |
Anthony Parker (27) |
Tristan Thompson (9) |
Donald Sloan (8) |
Bradley Center 11,849 |
17-35 |
53 |
April 6 |
@ Toronto |
W 84–80 |
Antawn Jamison (25) |
Antawn Jamison (8) |
Lester Hudson (7) |
Air Canada Centre 16,565 |
18-35 |
54 |
April 8 |
@ New Jersey |
L 117–122 (OT) |
Antawn Jamison (34) |
Tristan Thompson (15) |
Donald Sloan (14) |
Prudential Center 11,341 |
18-36 |
55 |
April 10 |
Charlotte |
W 103–90 |
Lester Hudson (25) |
Lester Hudson (8) |
Lester Hudson (6) |
Quicken Loans Arena 13,576 |
19-36 |
56 |
April 11 |
Indiana |
L 98–104 (OT) |
Antawn Jamison (21) |
Antawn Jamison Tristan Thompson (8) |
Donald Sloan (6) |
Quicken Loans Arena 14,307 |
19-37 |
57 |
April 13 |
@ Indiana |
L 83–102 |
Omri Casspi (14) |
Samardo Samuels (10) |
Donald Sloan (5) |
Bankers Life Fieldhouse 13,356 |
19-38 |
58 |
April 14 |
@ Washington |
W 98–89 |
Luke Harangody (16) |
Luke Harangody (10) |
Anthony Parker (5) |
Verizon Center 17,200 |
20-38 |
59 |
April 15 |
Orlando |
L 84–100 |
Antawn Jamison (21) |
Alonzo Gee Tristan Thompson (8) |
Antawn Jamison (6) |
Quicken Loans Arena 16,305 |
20-39 |
60 |
April 17 |
@ Detroit |
L 77–116 |
Manny Harris (18) |
Tristan Thompson (13) |
Donald Sloan (4) |
The Palace of Auburn Hills 11,595 |
20-40 |
61 |
April 18 |
Philadelphia |
L 87–103 |
Samardo Samuels Lester Hudson (15) |
Samardo Samuels Tristan Thompson (5) |
Donald Sloan (7) |
Quicken Loans Arena 14,678 |
20-41 |
62 |
April 20 |
New York |
W 98–90 |
Kyrie Irving (21) |
Manny Harris (12) |
Antawn Jamison (5) |
Quicken Loans Arena 19,349 |
21-41 |
63 |
April 22 |
@ San Antonio |
L 98–114 |
Antawn Jamison (21) |
Tristan Thompson (9) |
Anthony Parker (4) |
AT&T Center 18,581 |
21-42 |
64 |
April 23 |
@ Memphis |
L 101–109 |
Kyrie Irving (25) |
Antawn Jamison Tristan Thompson (9) |
Kyrie Irving (4) |
FedExForum 15,504 |
21-43 |
65 |
April 25 |
Washington |
L 85–96 |
D.J. Kennedy (12) |
Samardo Samuels (9) |
Donald Sloan (7) |
Quicken Loans Arena 18,086 |
21-44 |
66 |
April 26 |
@ Chicago |
L 75–107 |
Tristan Thompson (13) |
Tristan Thompson (12) |
Donald Sloan Luke Walton (2) |
United Center 22,563 |
21-45 |
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2011–12 season schedule |
All the games through December 24 were canceled due to the 2011 NBA Lockout. A new schedule was created starting in December 25.
Player statistics
Regular season
Player |
GP |
GS |
MPG |
FG% |
3FG% |
FT% |
RPG |
APG |
SPG |
BPG |
PPG |
Irving, KyrieKyrie Irving |
51 | 51 | 30.5 | .469 | .399 | .872 | 3.7 | 5.4 | 1.1 | .4 | 18.5 |
Jamison, AntawnAntawn Jamison |
65 | 65 | 33.1 | .403 | .341 | .683 | 6.3 | 2.0 | .8 | .7 | 17.2 |
Hudson, Lester Lester Hudson |
13 | 0 | 24.2 | .391 | .246 | .842 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 1.1 | .2 | 12.7 |
Varejão, AndersonAnderson Varejão |
25 | 25 | 31.4 | .514 | .000 | .672 | 11.5 | 1.7 | 1.4 | .7 | 10.8 |
Gee, AlonzoAlonzo Gee |
63 | 31 | 29.0 | .412 | .321 | .788 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | .3 | 10.6 |
Sessions, RamonRamon Sessions |
41 | 4 | 24.5 | .398 | .419 | .830 | 3.1 | 5.2 | .7 | .0 | 10.5 |
Thompson, TristanTristan Thompson |
60 | 25 | 23.7 | .439 | .000 | .552 | 6.5 | .5 | .5 | 1.0 | 8.2 |
Gibson, DanielDaniel Gibson |
35 | 7 | 26.2 | .351 | .396 | .791 | 2.9 | 2.2 | .7 | .5 | 7.5 |
Parker, AnthonyAnthony Parker |
51 | 51 | 25.1 | .433 | .362 | .625 | 2.7 | 2.4 | .7 | .1 | 7.2 |
Casspi, OmriOmri Casspi |
65 | 35 | 20.6 | .403 | .315 | .685 | 3.5 | 1.0 | .6 | .3 | 7.1 |
Harris, MannyManny Harris |
26 | 5 | 17.5 | .400 | .333 | .695 | 2.7 | 1.2 | .5 | .2 | 6.7 |
Sloan, DonaldDonald Sloan |
25 | 11 | 24.3 | .403 | .091 | .808 | 2.4 | 3.7 | .4 | .1 | 6.6 |
Kennedy, D. J.D. J. Kennedy |
2 | 0 | 29.5 | .417 | .500 | .000 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .0 | 6.0 |
Samuels, SamardoSamardo Samuels |
54 | 0 | 15.3 | .455 | .000 ! | .701 | 3.3 | .4 | .4 | .4 | 5.4 |
Hollins, RyanRyan Hollins |
24 | 7 | 15.1 | .500 | .000 ! | .600 | 2.3 | .3 | .2 | .5 | 3.7 |
Thompson, MychelMychel Thompson |
5 | 3 | 19.0 | .292 | .364 | .000 ! | 1.0 | 1.4 | .4 | .2 | 3.6 |
Erden, SemihSemih Erden |
28 | 9 | 11.9 | .527 | .000 ! | .512 | 2.6 | .3 | .4 | .2 | 3.5 |
Harangody, LukeLuke Harangody |
21 | 1 | 11.0 | .354 | .238 | .750 | 2.5 | .3 | .3 | .1 | 2.9 |
Uzoh, BenBen Uzoh |
2 | 0 | 6.5 | .400 | .000 ! | .000 ! | 2.0 | 1.0 | .5 | .0 | 2.0 |
Walton, LukeLuke Walton |
21 | 0 | 14.2 | .353 | .438 | .000 ! | 1.7 | 1.4 | .1 | .0 | 2.0 |
Eyenga, ChristianChristian Eyenga |
6 | 0 | 13.8 | .158 | .500 | .333 | 2.0 | .7 | .5 | .7 | 1.5 |
Awards, records and milestones
Awards
Milestones
Injuries, surgeries and absences
- Semih Erden had a fracture in his right thumb and missed the first seven games of the regular season.[6] In April, he sprained his right ankle and missed the remainder of the season.[7]
- Kyrie Irving suffered a concussion during a game against the Miami Heat on February 7 and missed the following 3 games.[8]
- Anderson Varejão broke his wrist on February 10 during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks and missed the remainder of the season.[9]
Transactions
Free agents
Additions
Subtractions
Trades
References
- ↑ Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery, will pick first, USA Today. May 18, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
- ↑ "Irving, Rubio take Rookie of the Month honors for January". NBA.com. February 1, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
- ↑ "Irving, Thomas take Rookie of the Month honors for February". NBA.com. March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
- ↑ "Irving, Thomas named Rookies of the Month". NBA.com. April 1, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving named Kia Rookie of the Year". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. May 15, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ↑ Semih Erden (thumb) cleared to return, NBC Sports. January 2, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ↑ Semih Erden Injury Update, nba.com/cavaliers. April 12, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2012
- ↑ Kyrie Irving to miss 2 more games, ESPN.com. February 11, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ↑ Season over for Cavs C Anderson Varejão, Yahoo! Sports. April 2, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
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