The Past Season in Review: the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Closest Wins in 2015-2016

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) shoots the the game winning shot during the fourth quarter against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) shoots the the game winning shot during the fourth quarter against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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10. Cleveland vs. Utah Jazz

Two days after the close win in Indiana, on Nov. 10, 2015, the Cavs had another close game. With Kyrie and Shumpert out, the Cavs needed all the help they could get. But behind stellar games from LeBron and Williams, the Cavs squeaked out a victory by just four points.

LeBron scored 31 points (on 11-of-19 shooting and 8-of-12 on free throws) and added seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Mo Williams was right behind with 29 points on an incredible 8-of-9 shooting, 4-of-4 on threes and 9-10 on free throws. He also added six rebounds, six assists and two steals.

Love added 22 points and eight rebounds, Dellavadova added nine points, Thompson added eight and Jefferson and Smith each added seven.

The Cavs won the game with a final score of 118-114.

Next: 9. Cleveland vs. Oklahoma City Thunder