The 1970–71 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the inaugural season of NBA basketball in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Cavaliers finished the season with a 15–67 record in their first season, finishing last in the Central Division and Eastern Conference.
John Johnson was named an All-Star, the first in franchise history.
Key Dates: [1] Record: 0–9; Home: 0–2; Road: 0–7 Record: 1–17; Home: 0–8; Road: 1–9 Record: 4–13; Home: 4–6; Road: 0–7 Record: 5–9; Home: 4–4; Road: 0–5; Neutral: 1–0: Record: 2–12; Home: 1–5; Road: 0–7; Neutral: 1–0 Record: 3–7; Home: 2–5; Road: 1–2