 During the offseason, the Cavaliers signed free agent Gerald Wilkins, and released Steve Kerr early into the season.The Cavaliers struggled with an 8–11 start, but then went on a 7-game winning streak afterwards.The Cavs also had a 12–1 record in February, then posted a ten-game winning streak near the end of the season, finishing 2nd in the Central Division with a 54–28 record.