How the NBA belt got to Cleveland Cavaliers

The last 12 title changes, in order, ending with the current holder.

Cleveland Cavaliers hold the NBA belt today. Here's how it got to them: the last 12 times it changed hands.

1. May 15, 2026: Detroit Pistons beat Cleveland Cavaliers 115–94. Season page →
2. May 17, 2026: Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 125–94. Season page →
3. May 19, 2026: New York Knicks beat Cleveland Cavaliers 115–104 (OT). Season page →
4. June 8, 2026: San Antonio Spurs beat New York Knicks 115–111. Season page →
5. June 10, 2026: New York Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs 107–106. Season page →
6. October 20, 2026: Philadelphia 76ers beat New York Knicks 106–100. Season page →
7. October 25, 2026: Detroit Pistons beat Philadelphia 76ers 106–93. Season page →
8. October 27, 2026: New York Knicks beat Detroit Pistons 111–97. Season page →
9. October 30, 2026: Philadelphia 76ers beat New York Knicks 98–93. Season page →
10. November 6, 2026: Cleveland Cavaliers beat Philadelphia 76ers 119–95. Season page →
11. November 7, 2026: New York Knicks beat Cleveland Cavaliers 109–97. Season page →
12. November 11, 2026: Cleveland Cavaliers beat New York Knicks 115–107. Season page →

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