The 1988-89 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the 20th season of NBA basketball in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers finished the season with a 57-25 record, setting the Cleveland Cavalier franchise high. This was tied for 2nd best in the NBA, finishing 2nd in the Central Division. Mark Price, Brad Daugherty and Larry Nance were selected as All-Stars.

In the playoffs, they were eliminated by Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls in five first round games, thanks to a memorable series-clinching shot by Jordan.

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(3) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (6) Chicago Bulls: Bulls win series 3-2

Last Playoff Meeting: 1988 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago won 3-2)

Note: GP= Games played; GS = Games started; MIN= Minutes; FG% = field goal %, FT% = free throw %, 3FG% = 3 point % STL= Steals; BLK = Blocks; AST = Assists; REB = Rebounds; PTS = Points

Regular Season

Playoffs

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