The Cleveland Cavaliers were 42-40 in 1989-90. They finished 4th in the Central Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference. They lost in the Eastern Conference First Round against the Philadelphia 76ers, 3 games to 2.
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James Harden, still learning new role, helps Cleveland get 1 win away from East finals
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Pistons blow 9-point lead late in regulation, losing to Cavs in OT and are on brink of elimination
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James Harden scores 30 and Cavaliers rally past Pistons 117-113 in OT for 3-2 series lead
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Mitchell ties NBA playoff mark with 39 points in 2nd half as Cavs even series vs. Pistons
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From 4 points to tying a playoff record with a 39-point half, Donovan Mitchell flips Game 4 for Cavs
1989-90 Stats
See stats| GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | OREB | DREB | TOV | PF | |
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Team | 82 | 242.4 | 102.6 | 42.8 | 25.7 | 7.9 | 6.2 | 39.2 | 85.1 | 46.1 | 4.2 | 10.4 | 40.7 | 20.0 | 26.8 | 74.4 | 52.9 | 13.8 | 29.0 | 15.2 | 20.3 |
Team Rank | 2nd | 21st | 16th | 10th | 21st | 3rd | 25th | 22nd | 22nd | 1st | 1st | 1st | 20th | 18th | 22nd | 19th | 14th | 17th | 10th | 1st | |
Opponent | 82 | 242.4 | 102.9 | 43.7 | 26.1 | 8.3 | 4.6 | 41.7 | 87.0 | 47.9 | 1.9 | 6.1 | 31.2 | 17.6 | 23.1 | 76.1 | 52.9 | 13.8 | 29.9 | 15.8 | 23.1 |
Opponent Rank | 2nd | 6th | 18th | 23rd | 14th | 4th | 15th | 14th | 15th | 5th | 6th | 5th | 1st | 1st | 11th | 10th | 14th | 18th | 14th | 14th | |
Net | -0.3 | -0.9 | -0.4 | -0.4 | +1.6 | -2.5 | -1.9 | -1.8 | +2.3 | +4.3 | +9.5 | +2.4 | +3.7 | -1.7 | +0.0 | -0.1 | -0.9 | -0.6 | -2.8 | ||
Net Rank | 17th | 18th | 18th | 17th | 3rd | 24th | 17th | 21st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 6th | 5th | 18th | 16th | 16th | 18th | 8th | 3rd |
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| Eastern | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Pistons - z | 60 | 22 | .732 | |
| 2 |  Celtics - x | 56 | 26 | .683 | 4.0 |
| 3 |  Knicks - x | 53 | 29 | .646 | 7.0 |
| 4 |  Cavaliers - x | 52 | 30 | .634 | 8.0 |
| 5 |  Raptors - x | 46 | 36 | .561 | 14.0 |
| 6 |  Hawks - x | 46 | 36 | .561 | 14.0 |
| 7 |  76ers - x | 45 | 37 | .549 | 15.0 |
| 8 |  Magic - x | 45 | 37 | .549 | 15.0 |
| 9 | 44 | 38 | .537 | 16.0 | |
| 10 | 43 | 39 | .524 | 17.0 | |
| 11 |  Bucks - e | 32 | 50 | .390 | 28.0 |
| 12 |  Bulls - e | 31 | 51 | .378 | 29.0 |
| 13 |  Nets - e | 20 | 62 | .244 | 40.0 |
| 14 |  Pacers - e | 19 | 63 | .232 | 41.0 |
| 15 |  Wizards - e | 17 | 65 | .207 | 43.0 |
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Heat| Western | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Thunder - z | 64 | 18 | .780 | |
| 2 |  Spurs - x | 62 | 20 | .756 | 2.0 |
| 3 |  Nuggets - x | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10.0 |
| 4 |  Lakers - x | 53 | 29 | .646 | 11.0 |
| 5 |  Rockets - x | 52 | 30 | .634 | 12.0 |
| 6 |  Timberwolves - x | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15.0 |
| 7 |  Suns - x | 45 | 37 | .549 | 19.0 |
| 8 |  Trail Blazers - x | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22.0 |
| 9 | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22.0 | |
| 10 | 37 | 45 | .451 | 27.0 | |
| 11 |  Pelicans - e | 26 | 56 | .317 | 38.0 |
| 12 |  Mavericks - e | 26 | 56 | .317 | 38.0 |
| 13 |  Grizzlies - e | 25 | 57 | .305 | 39.0 |
| 14 |  Kings - e | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42.0 |
| 15 |  Jazz - e | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42.0 |
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