1987–88 NBA Season by Team Codexery

1987–88 Cleveland Cavaliers season

Cavaliers rallied after a slow start and a major trade to reach the playoffs.

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The 1987–88 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the 18th for the franchise. After drafting Kevin Johnson seventh overall and acquiring Dell Curry, the team started 3–8 but recovered to reach 23–22 by the All-Star break.

A mid-season trade sent Johnson, Tyrone Corbin, and Mark West to Phoenix for Larry Nance and Mike Sanders. Despite a six-game losing streak, the Cavaliers won 11 of their final 13 games, finishing 42–40 and earning the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. Brad Daugherty made his first All-Star appearance, and Mark Price finished third in Most Improved Player voting.

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