1972–73 Cleveland Cavaliers season
| 1972–73 Cleveland Cavaliers season | |
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| Head coach | Bill Fitch |
| Arena | Cleveland Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 32–50 (.390) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Central) Conference: 6th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | DNQ |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Local media | |
| Television | WEWS |
| Radio | WERE (1300 AM) |
The 1972-73 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the third season of NBA basketball in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers finished the season with a 32-50 record, finishing last in the Central Division and 6th Eastern Conference. This was the 2nd consecutive year with a total win increase. Lenny Wilkens led the team in assists and was named an All-Star.
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Offseason
Trades
August 23: Guard Lenny Wilkens and forward Barry Clemens obtained from the Seattle SuperSonics in exchange for guard Butch Beard.
September 21: Cavaliers trade the rights to 1971 second-round draft choice Steve Hawes to the Houston Rockets in exchange for a future undisclosed draft choice.
Draft picks
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Regular season
Season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT. | GB |
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| Baltimore Bullets | 52 | 30 | .634 | - |
| Atlanta Hawks | 46 | 36 | .561 | 6 |
| Houston Rockets | 33 | 49 | .402 | 19 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 32 | 50 | .390 | 20 |
Game log
| 1972–73 game log Total: 32–50 (Home: 20–21; Road: 10–27; Neutral: 2–2) |
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October: 3–8 (Home: 2–5; Road: 1–3)
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November : 5–8 (Home: 3–2; Road: 2–6)
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February : 5–9 (Home: 3–5; Road: 2–4)
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March : 8–8 (Home: 5–2; Road: 3–6)
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Awards and records
- Dwight Davis, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team
