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• In 2008-2009, the Cavaliers finished 66-16, in first place in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference, and with the best record in the NBA. They lost to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals, four games to two.

• Fast Facts

  1. Owners: Dan Gilbert and David Katzman
  2. Founded in 1970NBA.com: Draft 2003
  3. Plays in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association
  4. Arena: Quicken Loans Arena
  5. Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  6. Colors: Wine, gold, white and navy blue
  7. General manager: Danny Ferry
  8. Head coach: Mike Brown
  9. Division titles: Two (1976 and 2009)
  10. Drafted LeBron James in 2003NBA.com: Cavaliers: History
  11. 2007 reached first ever NBA FinalsNBA.com: Gibson's Huge Fourth Guides Cavs to Finals

• Team Highlights

  The Cavaliers entered the NBA in 1970 as an expansion franchise. They made their first post season appearance in 1976, losing the conference finals to the Boston Celtics. They also won their first central division championship that season. They returned to the conference finals in 1992, falling to the Chicago Bulls in six games. In 2003, they drafted a young LeBron James, who was selected as the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2004 and helped them reach the NBA Finals in 2007.

  The Cavaliers set a team record for wins on March 25, 2009, recording their 58th win of the season in a 96-88 victory over the New Jersey Nets.Seattle PI: Cavs Shoot for Franchise Record in Wins vs. Nets

• Current Roster

  • Christian Eyenga
  • Daniel Gibson
  • Danny Green
  • J.J. Hickson
  • Zydrunas Ilgauskas
  • Darnell Jackson
  • Lebron James
  • Tarence Kinsey
  • Shaquille O'Neal
  • Anderson Varejao
  • Delonte West
  • Jawad Williams
  • Mo Williams

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