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How the Cavaliers play under each ref or ref crew

Every Cavaliers game grouped by individual official, or by the same three officials on the court. Over this sample the Cavaliers are 420-400 (51.2%); each ref and crew win rate below is compared to that team average.

Updated Jul 10, 2026, 4:38 p.m.·Last 10 seasons (2016-10-25 – 2026-04-12)

420-400 (51.2%)

vs. opp avg .493 · expected 208-202 · +49.3 above avg

Splits
  • Top 10 opponents55-73 (43.0%) · 128 gp
  • 11–20 opponents92-44 (67.6%) · 136 gp
  • Bottom 10 opponents110-36 (75.3%) · 146 gp

Opponent tiers ranked by season-end win% within each season. Schedule context uses the same Cavaliers sample as the record above.

Notable patterns

  • Whistle pattern

    Pattern

    In the Cavaliers games with Gary Zielinski, opponents draw 5.9 more fouls called per game than the Cavaliers (10-game sample).

    10 games in sample

    Gary Zielinski profile →

  • Win rate pattern

    Pattern

    When Jacyn Goble officiates, the Cavaliers are 29-8 (78.4%) in 37 games, 27.2 pts above their 51.2% sample average.

    37 games in sample

    Jacyn Goble profile →

Dannica Baroody

9 games with the Cavaliers · ~8-1

Win rate

88.9%

Team baseline 51.2%

+37.7 pts vs team
Totals

228.3 avg

66.7% over 222

+6.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-3.3

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Leon Wood

8 games with the Cavaliers · ~7-1

Win rate

87.5%

Team baseline 51.2%

+36.3 pts vs team
Totals

222.5 avg

38.1% over 222

+0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.2

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jonathan Sterling

19 games with the Cavaliers · ~16-3

Win rate

84.2%

Team baseline 51.2%

+33.0 pts vs team
Totals

224.5 avg

43.8% over 222

+2.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

C.J. Washington

22 games with the Cavaliers · ~18-4

Win rate

81.8%

Team baseline 51.2%

+30.6 pts vs team
Totals

223.5 avg

47.1% over 222

+1.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brent Barnaky

25 games with the Cavaliers · ~20-5

Win rate

80.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+28.8 pts vs team
Totals

219.5 avg

40.9% over 222

-2.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Rodney Mott

15 games with the Cavaliers · ~12-3

Win rate

80.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+28.8 pts vs team
Totals

223.7 avg

44.1% over 222

+1.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.4

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jacyn Goble

37 games with the Cavaliers · ~29-8

Win rate

78.4%

Team baseline 51.2%

+27.2 pts vs team
Totals

219.6 avg

36.1% over 222

-2.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.6

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Evan Scott

18 games with the Cavaliers · ~14-4

Win rate

77.8%

Team baseline 51.2%

+26.6 pts vs team
Totals

224.7 avg

54.2% over 222

+2.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.4

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Tom Washington

13 games with the Cavaliers · ~10-3

Win rate

76.9%

Team baseline 51.2%

+25.7 pts vs team
Totals

215.8 avg

23.1% over 222

-6.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.4

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Zach Zarba

24 games with the Cavaliers · ~18-6

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+23.8 pts vs team
Totals

224.8 avg

46.5% over 222

+2.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Marat Kogut

16 games with the Cavaliers · ~12-4

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+23.8 pts vs team
Totals

218.1 avg

36.8% over 222

-3.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.8

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

John Conley

12 games with the Cavaliers · ~9-3

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+23.8 pts vs team
Totals

234.1 avg

64.3% over 222

+12.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Tyler Ricks

8 games with the Cavaliers · ~6-2

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+23.8 pts vs team
Totals

233.9 avg

87.5% over 222

+11.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kevin Scott

19 games with the Cavaliers · ~14-5

Win rate

73.7%

Team baseline 51.2%

+22.5 pts vs team
Totals

223.7 avg

45.2% over 222

+1.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.2

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Dedric Taylor

15 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-4

Win rate

73.3%

Team baseline 51.2%

+22.1 pts vs team
Totals

216.7 avg

34.2% over 222

-5.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.5

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Mike Callahan

15 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-4

Win rate

73.3%

Team baseline 51.2%

+22.1 pts vs team
Totals

221.9 avg

26.7% over 222

-0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.8

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Ben Taylor

21 games with the Cavaliers · ~15-6

Win rate

71.4%

Team baseline 51.2%

+20.2 pts vs team
Totals

223.1 avg

37.8% over 222

+1.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.4

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

David Guthrie

14 games with the Cavaliers · ~10-4

Win rate

71.4%

Team baseline 51.2%

+20.2 pts vs team
Totals

218.5 avg

30.0% over 222

-3.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Robert Hussey

14 games with the Cavaliers · ~10-4

Win rate

71.4%

Team baseline 51.2%

+20.2 pts vs team
Totals

227.6 avg

50.0% over 222

+5.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.1

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Gary Zielinski

10 games with the Cavaliers · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+18.8 pts vs team
Totals

219.2 avg

40.0% over 222

-2.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-5.9

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Nate Green

23 games with the Cavaliers · ~16-7

Win rate

69.6%

Team baseline 51.2%

+18.4 pts vs team
Totals

228.3 avg

64.3% over 222

+6.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.3

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Ed Malloy

16 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-5

Win rate

68.8%

Team baseline 51.2%

+17.6 pts vs team
Totals

217.4 avg

37.5% over 222

-4.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.5

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

JB DeRosa

16 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-5

Win rate

68.8%

Team baseline 51.2%

+17.6 pts vs team
Totals

224.4 avg

37.5% over 222

+2.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.6

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jason Goldenberg

16 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-5

Win rate

68.8%

Team baseline 51.2%

+17.6 pts vs team
Totals

223.7 avg

37.9% over 222

+1.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.6

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Suyash Mehta

16 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-5

Win rate

68.8%

Team baseline 51.2%

+17.6 pts vs team
Totals

229.8 avg

59.1% over 222

+7.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Phenizee Ransom

19 games with the Cavaliers · ~13-6

Win rate

68.4%

Team baseline 51.2%

+17.2 pts vs team
Totals

220.7 avg

33.3% over 222

-1.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.8

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Scott Foster

22 games with the Cavaliers · ~15-7

Win rate

68.2%

Team baseline 51.2%

+17.0 pts vs team
Totals

222.6 avg

50.0% over 222

+0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.3

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Natalie Sago

22 games with the Cavaliers · ~15-7

Win rate

68.2%

Team baseline 51.2%

+17.0 pts vs team
Totals

230.9 avg

54.8% over 222

+8.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Pat Fraher

24 games with the Cavaliers · ~16-8

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 51.2%

+15.5 pts vs team
Totals

223.3 avg

42.9% over 222

+1.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

James Williams

18 games with the Cavaliers · ~12-6

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 51.2%

+15.5 pts vs team
Totals

227.5 avg

57.1% over 222

+5.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Eric Lewis

9 games with the Cavaliers · ~6-3

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 51.2%

+15.5 pts vs team
Totals

217.7 avg

36.7% over 222

-4.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.9

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Brian Forte

17 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-6

Win rate

64.7%

Team baseline 51.2%

+13.5 pts vs team
Totals

219.9 avg

36.6% over 222

-2.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Marc Davis

17 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-6

Win rate

64.7%

Team baseline 51.2%

+13.5 pts vs team
Totals

219.4 avg

38.9% over 222

-2.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mark Lindsay

17 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-6

Win rate

64.7%

Team baseline 51.2%

+13.5 pts vs team
Totals

219 avg

34.5% over 222

-3.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Scott Twardoski

14 games with the Cavaliers · ~9-5

Win rate

64.3%

Team baseline 51.2%

+13.1 pts vs team
Totals

218.7 avg

37.8% over 222

-3.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.5

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Sean Corbin

19 games with the Cavaliers · ~12-7

Win rate

63.2%

Team baseline 51.2%

+12.0 pts vs team
Totals

223.7 avg

50.0% over 222

+1.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.9

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Aaron Smith

16 games with the Cavaliers · ~10-6

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 51.2%

+11.3 pts vs team
Totals

224.5 avg

50.0% over 222

+2.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.7

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Matt Myers

16 games with the Cavaliers · ~10-6

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 51.2%

+11.3 pts vs team
Totals

225.1 avg

46.7% over 222

+3.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.7

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Lauren Holtkamp

8 games with the Cavaliers · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 51.2%

+11.3 pts vs team
Totals

220 avg

29.4% over 222

-2.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jenna Schroeder

13 games with the Cavaliers · ~8-5

Win rate

61.5%

Team baseline 51.2%

+10.3 pts vs team
Totals

226.4 avg

55.6% over 222

+4.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.5

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Danielle Scott

13 games with the Cavaliers · ~8-5

Win rate

61.5%

Team baseline 51.2%

+10.3 pts vs team
Totals

230.6 avg

64.7% over 222

+8.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.8

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Curtis Blair

23 games with the Cavaliers · ~14-9

Win rate

60.9%

Team baseline 51.2%

+9.7 pts vs team
Totals

219.4 avg

42.9% over 222

-2.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.9

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Tyler Ford

20 games with the Cavaliers · ~12-8

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+8.8 pts vs team
Totals

226.7 avg

48.5% over 222

+4.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kevin Cutler

15 games with the Cavaliers · ~9-6

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+8.8 pts vs team
Totals

224 avg

47.1% over 222

+2.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.9

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

James Capers

15 games with the Cavaliers · ~9-6

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+8.8 pts vs team
Totals

225.7 avg

51.7% over 222

+3.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dannica Mosher

10 games with the Cavaliers · ~6-4

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+8.8 pts vs team
Totals

208.1 avg

10.0% over 222

-13.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-5.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Karl Lane

24 games with the Cavaliers · ~14-10

Win rate

58.3%

Team baseline 51.2%

+7.1 pts vs team
Totals

220.2 avg

35.7% over 222

-1.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Sean Wright

12 games with the Cavaliers · ~7-5

Win rate

58.3%

Team baseline 51.2%

+7.1 pts vs team
Totals

217.6 avg

37.9% over 222

-4.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.4

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Nick Buchert

26 games with the Cavaliers · ~15-11

Win rate

57.7%

Team baseline 51.2%

+6.5 pts vs team
Totals

225.2 avg

50.0% over 222

+3.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Bill Kennedy

14 games with the Cavaliers · ~8-6

Win rate

57.1%

Team baseline 51.2%

+5.9 pts vs team
Totals

218.2 avg

44.8% over 222

-3.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.9

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Ray Acosta

27 games with the Cavaliers · ~15-12

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 51.2%

+4.4 pts vs team
Totals

223.2 avg

43.6% over 222

+1.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mitchell Ervin

18 games with the Cavaliers · ~10-8

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 51.2%

+4.4 pts vs team
Totals

221 avg

48.5% over 222

-1.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.2

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Justin Van Duyne

20 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-9

Win rate

55.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+3.8 pts vs team
Totals

219 avg

38.7% over 222

-3.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brandon Adair

20 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-9

Win rate

55.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

+3.8 pts vs team
Totals

215.3 avg

29.2% over 222

-6.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.5

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Derrick Collins

11 games with the Cavaliers · ~6-5

Win rate

54.5%

Team baseline 51.2%

+3.3 pts vs team
Totals

218.5 avg

30.0% over 222

-3.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Matt Boland

13 games with the Cavaliers · ~7-6

Win rate

53.8%

Team baseline 51.2%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

225.6 avg

50.0% over 222

+3.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.4

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

J.T. Orr

15 games with the Cavaliers · ~8-7

Win rate

53.3%

Team baseline 51.2%

+2.1 pts vs team
Totals

219.7 avg

37.0% over 222

-2.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Brett Nansel

15 games with the Cavaliers · ~8-7

Win rate

53.3%

Team baseline 51.2%

+2.1 pts vs team
Totals

221.2 avg

42.3% over 222

-0.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.2

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Tony Brothers

27 games with the Cavaliers · ~14-13

Win rate

51.9%

Team baseline 51.2%

+0.7 pts vs team
Totals

226.3 avg

54.8% over 222

+4.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.2

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Courtney Kirkland

22 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-11

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-1.2 pts vs team
Totals

223.2 avg

35.7% over 222

+1.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Eric Dalen

22 games with the Cavaliers · ~11-11

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-1.2 pts vs team
Totals

222.5 avg

46.2% over 222

+0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.9

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Brandon Schwab

16 games with the Cavaliers · ~8-8

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-1.2 pts vs team
Totals

224.1 avg

47.1% over 222

+2.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.1

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Andy Nagy

12 games with the Cavaliers · ~6-6

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-1.2 pts vs team
Totals

226.5 avg

41.2% over 222

+4.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ashley Moyer-Gleich

12 games with the Cavaliers · ~6-6

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-1.2 pts vs team
Totals

222.2 avg

42.9% over 222

+0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Scott Wall

10 games with the Cavaliers · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-1.2 pts vs team
Totals

220.5 avg

41.7% over 222

-1.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mousa Dagher

10 games with the Cavaliers · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-1.2 pts vs team
Totals

210.9 avg

31.8% over 222

-11.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.1

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Matt Kallio

10 games with the Cavaliers · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-1.2 pts vs team
Totals

227 avg

45.5% over 222

+5.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.8

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Ron Garretson

8 games with the Cavaliers · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-1.2 pts vs team
Totals

223 avg

62.5% over 222

+1.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.4

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Gediminas Petraitis

25 games with the Cavaliers · ~12-13

Win rate

48.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-3.2 pts vs team
Totals

221.2 avg

42.9% over 222

-0.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Josh Tiven

21 games with the Cavaliers · ~10-11

Win rate

47.6%

Team baseline 51.2%

-3.6 pts vs team
Totals

220.4 avg

38.3% over 222

-1.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jason Phillips

9 games with the Cavaliers · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 51.2%

-6.8 pts vs team
Totals

204.3 avg

0.0% over 222

-17.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Derrick Stafford

9 games with the Cavaliers · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 51.2%

-6.8 pts vs team
Totals

213.2 avg

33.3% over 222

-8.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.8

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Michael Smith

14 games with the Cavaliers · ~6-8

Win rate

42.9%

Team baseline 51.2%

-8.3 pts vs team
Totals

222.3 avg

40.6% over 222

+0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-3.3

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Kane Fitzgerald

17 games with the Cavaliers · ~7-10

Win rate

41.2%

Team baseline 51.2%

-10.0 pts vs team
Totals

219.8 avg

41.2% over 222

-2.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-3.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Ken Mauer

18 games with the Cavaliers · ~7-11

Win rate

38.9%

Team baseline 51.2%

-12.3 pts vs team
Totals

214.9 avg

33.3% over 222

-7.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.8

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mark Ayotte

16 games with the Cavaliers · ~6-10

Win rate

37.5%

Team baseline 51.2%

-13.7 pts vs team
Totals

221.2 avg

31.3% over 222

-0.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.2

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Monty McCutchen

8 games with the Cavaliers · ~3-5

Win rate

37.5%

Team baseline 51.2%

-13.7 pts vs team
Totals

210.3 avg

12.5% over 222

-11.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.9

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Leroy Richardson

20 games with the Cavaliers · ~7-13

Win rate

35.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-16.2 pts vs team
Totals

227.3 avg

45.0% over 222

+5.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.1

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Tony Brown

21 games with the Cavaliers · ~7-14

Win rate

33.3%

Team baseline 51.2%

-17.9 pts vs team
Totals

224.5 avg

47.6% over 222

+2.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tre Maddox

10 games with the Cavaliers · ~3-7

Win rate

30.0%

Team baseline 51.2%

-21.2 pts vs team
Totals

220.4 avg

44.0% over 222

-1.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

Haywoode Workman

15 games with the Cavaliers · ~4-11

Win rate

26.7%

Team baseline 51.2%

-24.5 pts vs team
Totals

215.6 avg

40.0% over 222

-6.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.6

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Balanced

John Butler

13 games with the Cavaliers · ~3-10

Win rate

23.1%

Team baseline 51.2%

-28.1 pts vs team
Totals

222.7 avg

42.9% over 222

+0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Cavaliers's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency
What am I looking at?
  • Individual refs: stats for one official across all Cavaliers games they worked, even with different partners.
  • Ref crews: stats when the same three officials worked together on the Cavaliers games (8+ games shown by default).
  • Team baseline: the Cavaliers went 420-400 (51.2%) across this sample. Ref and crew win rates show how they compare to that team average.
  • Whistle differential: who gets called more. A positive number means opponents are whistled more often than the Cavaliers.

Ref×team W-L from Basketball-Reference (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26). Verified ingest 2026-07-09T19:56:11.546Z

League-wide ref profiles

Jacyn Goble47.1% over 222Josh Tiven47.3% over 222James Williams45.1% over 222Brian Forte40.4% over 222Karl Lane46.1% over 222Brent Barnaky45.8% over 222Gediminas Petraitis46.8% over 222Tyler Ford47.2% over 222Zach Zarba48.1% over 222Nick Buchert44.5% over 222Marc Davis46.3% over 222Tony Brothers47.2% over 222