Cleveland Cavaliers: Hungry For An NBA Title
The Cleveland Cavaliers were created in 1970 as an expansion team. Like most expansion teams, their early performance was unimpressive. In fact, their first year was marred by having the worst record in the NBA. However, the team's management continued to devote attention to slowly building their roster of players over the next few years. Slowly, the Cavaliers's performance improved. In 1976, they successfully won their division and advanced to their first playoffs. They returned to the playoffs during the following 2 seasons, but were sent home defeated each time.
1980 marked the beginning of continuous changes in both the player roster and management ranks. Ted Stepien, the owner of the Cavaliers, made a number of unfavorable trades. His decisions were so poor that the NBA was eventually forced to draft a new rule limiting the number of first round draft trades. But, the damage had already been done. The Cavaliers were on the cusp of a discouraging losing streak that would stain the next several seasons.
The franchise began rebuilding their roster in 1986 and by 1989, had earned another spot in the playoffs. They nearly managed to defeat the Chicago Bulls, but a last-second shot in Game 5 by Michael Jordan sent the Cavaliers home. In 1992, the team progressed to the Conference finals. Unfortunately, the Bulls were waiting for them and the Cavaliers were defeated yet again.
The next decade was frustrating for the franchise. They enjoyed one of the NBA's most effective defensive teams, but the performance of their offense players was erratic. As a result, multiple opportunities at the playoffs were squandered and the Cavaliers failed to advance past the first round. In 2003, LeBron James was acquired, raising the expectations of fans, players, and management. Finally, in 2007, the franchise won their first Conference title.
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Catching The Action Live
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played all of their home games at the Quicken Loans Arena since the stadium opened its doors in 1994. It seats 20,500 fans and hosts hockey and arena football events. Called "The Q" by fans, the venue was recently renovated to include new video systems, digital signage, and new seats. You can purchase Cavaliers tickets for prices that start at $5. If you'd like to see LeBron James lead his team to another Conference title, reserve your seats early to catch the action.