Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA Success Continues
51-31 Finish Gives Cavs Second-Place Finish in Eastern Conference
The Cleveland Cavaliers have continued their impressive run of success in the NBA, finishing the 2015-16 season with a 51-31 record. This record was good for second place in the Eastern Conference, behind only the Toronto Raptors. The Cavs also finished first in the Central Division, their fourth consecutive division title.
The Cavaliers' success was led by LeBron James, who averaged 25.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. Other key contributors included Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, and Tristan Thompson. James and Irving were both named to the All-Star team, and James was also named the NBA MVP.
The Cavaliers' success in the regular season carried over into the playoffs, where they defeated the Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, and Toronto Raptors to reach the NBA Finals. In the Finals, the Cavs faced off against the Golden State Warriors, who they defeated in seven games to win their first NBA championship since 1966.
The Cavaliers' success has been a major boost to the city of Cleveland, which had endured a 52-year championship drought. The team's success has also helped to revitalize the city's downtown area, which has seen a number of new businesses and developments in recent years.
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