The Cavaliers joined the NBA for the 1970-71 season, but struggled mightily in the franchise’s early seasons. The Cavs won no more than 32 games in any of the team’s first four seasons, and didn’t make the playoffs until the 1975-76 season. After a three-year stretch with a winning record, futility overcame the Cavaliers again, leading to a nine-year stretch with sub-.500 marks. Under two of the best coaches in NBA history—Lenny Wilkens and Mike Fratello—Cleveland was highly successful in the late 1980s and 1990s. The Cavaliers made the playoffs nine times in an 11-year span, but were never able to secure the franchise’s first NBA title. After that golden era, Cleveland fell back to the bottom of the NBA before selecting a high school small forward with the first pick in the 2003 NBA Draft—LeBron James. James led the Cavs to the Eastern Conference Finals once and the NBA Finals another time, but again Cleveland couldn’t win a championship. Following 4 years of struggling, LeBron James returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers, joining forces with superstars Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love. The new big 3 in Cleveland brought the Cavaliers back the NBA Finals in 2015, driving Cavs tickets to some of the highest prices in the league. A year later LeBron James and company delivered Cleveland its long awaited championship. Cleveland has retired the numbers of six players in the franchise’s history. Score with TicketCity - the place to go for Cleveland Cavaliers basketball tickets.
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2016 Cavaliers Season Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming into the 2016-2017 with a history-making NBA championship win from last season. The Cavaliers took the number one seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2010 and then accomplished their first Finals title after a 52-year championship drought. As the championship winning Cavaliers return this upcoming season, so does the majority of the starting lineup. The offense will return with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, while the defense will have Iman Shumpert and Tristian Thompson will be back as in the forward position. After trading Sasha Kaun to the 76ers, the roster has room for center Chris Anderson who has played with James in Miami and last year averaged 4.6 points and 4.5 rebounds in 20 appearances. With a strong team of star players returning this season, the odds are in their favor for another Eastern Conference win and another run at the NBA Championship. Whether you are planning on cheering on Cleveland Cavaliers at home or on the road, TicketCity has some of the best deals for Cleveland tickets.
Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball at Quicken Loans Arena
Address: 1 Center Ct, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115 The Cavaliers play their home games at Quicken Loans Arena, located in Cleveland, Ohio. When filled to capacity, “The Q” holds about 20,500 screaming Cavs fans. Quicken Loans Arena is one of the best venues to watch basketball in due to the number of seats in the lower bowl, the many video monitors around the stadium and other state-of-the-art technological advancements. The Cleveland Cavaliers home bench is on the Quicken Loans Arena base line in front of sections 126-127. Quicken Loans Arena parking information is covered in our Cavaliers event guide.
Cavaliers vs. Wizards
The hatred between these two teams extends beyond the basketball court. Trash-talk has been common practice between the players which has only heightened the rivalry. The Cavs and Wizards met each other in the playoffs three straight seasons and have faced each other more times than they have any other team in the NBA in the last 7+ seasons.
Cavaliers vs. Pistons
This rivalry peaked in the mid-2000s when both teams often faced each other in the playoffs. With the two teams meeting with the stakes at its highest, it is only natural for this to be a rivalry. These two teams have met over 200 total times throughout the years in games that are often close and always hard fought.
Cavaliers vs. Bulls
There have been epic games between these two teams, dating back to the late 1980s. The game that sticks out the most in the history of this matchup is "The Shot" in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round in 1989. Michael Jordan's game winning shot with less than 15 seconds left that broke the hearts of Cleveland fans everywhere. This rivalry picked up again in the late 2000s when LeBron James and the up and coming Derrick Rose faced off.
Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, Eastern Conference Championships and NBA Playoffs
The Cavaliers established themselves as one of the more successful franchises in the mid-1980s to early 1990s. The Cavs were consistently fighting for an Eastern Conference championship. Cleveland had an uprising in the mid-2000s with LeBron James leading the franchise. The Cavaliers won the 2007 Eastern Conference Championship and have multiple division titles throughout the years that will only increase in future years.
Cleveland Cavaliers Event Guide
What time do gates open prior to tipoff for a Cavaliers game?
Doors typically open to the general public about 90 minutes before game time. Getting there early to see the pre-game shoot around is always worth it, but be aware that there is no re-entry into Quicken Loans Arena so be prepared to stay the duration of the game once you enter.
Where are some good places to eat before a Cavs game?
If you are looking to go to a sports bar before the game try the Thirsty Parrot or Winking Lizard. Both are within walking distance of Quicken Loans Arena, and are packed with die hard Cleveland sports fans. For a more sophisticated dining experience try Hodge’s. It has a great menu and is perfect for foodies. One of the more unique experiences in the Cleveland dining scene is Hoopples which touts great bar food and a view of the river. Other good options are Alesci’s and Clevelanders Sports Bar and Grill.
Where is the best place to park at Quicken Loans Arena?
Just to the east and the north of the stadium are two large parking garages that have covered walkways to the arena. Another large parking garage is just to the northwest of the “Q” on the other side of Ontario Street. These close lots range in price from $10 to $20. It is best to purchase a parking pass so that you guarantee yourself a place up close. If you are looking to save some money there are some open street lots that are typically $5 in the surrounding areas around the arena, we recommend trying the east side as there is a higher concentration of lots over there. RTA offers public transportation options either by bus or rapid transit, just be sure to plan your trip in advance.
Does my child need a ticket to go to a Cavs game?
Any child over the age of 2 requires a ticket into the game. If your child is under 2 years old they can sit in a parents lap for the duration of the game. We recommend bringing proof of his/her age to avoid any hassles at the gate.