Cleveland Cavaliers NBA playoff history, records and results
Have the NBA Playoffs been kind to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their franchise history? See how the Cavaliers have performed in the NBA postseason every year below.
Cleveland Cavaliers playoff history
- Playoff record: 131-115
- Appearances: 24
- Last playoff appearance: 2024 (defeated in Conference Semifinals by Celtics)
- Finals appearances: 5
- Championships: 1
Cleveland Cavaliers highest-scoring playoff player performances
LeBron James vs. Golden State Warriors (2018)
- Playoff round: NBA Finals
- Result: Loss, 124-114
- Points: 51
- Rebounds: 8
- Assists: 8
- Steals: 1
LeBron James vs. Orlando Magic (2009)
- Playoff round: Conference Finals
- Result: Loss, 107-106
- Points: 49
- Rebounds: 6
- Assists: 8
- Steals: 2
LeBron James vs. Detroit Pistons (2007)
- Playoff round: Conference Finals
- Result: Win, 109-107
- Points: 48
- Rebounds: 9
- Assists: 7
- Steals: 2
LeBron James vs. Atlanta Hawks (2009)
- Playoff round: Conference Semifinals
- Result: Win, 97-82
- Points: 47
- Rebounds: 12
- Assists: 8
- Steals: 1
LeBron James vs. Boston Celtics (2018)
- Playoff round: Conference Finals
- Result: Win, 109-99
- Points: 46
- Rebounds: 11
- Assists: 9
- Steals: 3
LeBron James vs. Indiana Pacers (2018)
- Playoff round: First Round
- Result: Win, 100-97
- Points: 46
- Rebounds: 12
- Assists: 5
- Steals: 2
LeBron James vs. Indiana Pacers (2018)
- Playoff round: First Round
- Result: Win, 105-101
- Points: 45
- Rebounds: 8
- Assists: 7
- Steals: 4