1971–72 Cleveland Cavaliers season October October

| Date_ | H_A_N | Opponent | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15 | H | Buffalo Braves | 109-111 (OT) | 0-1 |
| October 16 | A | Buffalo Braves | 93-89 | 1-1 |
| October 17 | H | New York Knicks | 120-121 (OT) | 1-2 |
| October 19 | A | Milwaukee Bucks | 82-116 | 1-3 |
| October 20 | H | San Francisco Warriors | 98-115 | 1-4 |
| October 23 | N | Baltimore Bullets | 109-101 | 2-4 |
| October 24 | H | Philadelphia 76ers | 93-111 | 2-5 |
| October 27 | A | Philadelphia 76ers | 106-120 | 2-6 |
| October 29 | H | Atlanta Hawks | 97-98 | 2-7 |
| October 31 | H | Milwaukee Bucks | 102-118 | 2-8 |