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Cavaliers' Stellar Season Ends in Playoff Heartbreak

8/10/2025

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The Cleveland Cavaliers soared to a remarkable 64-18 record in the 2023-24 season, yet heartbreak struck as they fell to the Pacers in the second round, facing their second straight early playoff exit. With offseason shifts, including the departure of Jerome and the arrival of Lonzo Ball, the team’s powerhouse trio of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley still shines brightly.

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Story summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers soared to a remarkable 64-18 record in the 2023-24 season, yet heartbreak struck as they fell to the Pacers in the second round, facing their second straight early playoff exit. With offseason shifts, including the departure of Jerome and the arrival of Lonzo Ball, the team’s powerhouse trio of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley still shines brightly.