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The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the postseason.
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Cleveland has already locked in a playoff berth and is guaranteed at least a spot in the first round of the 2026 playoffs. The Cavaliers make it out of the regular season for the fourth season in a row. In the last two years, Cleveland has made it out of the first round, but has lost the Eastern Conference semi-finals 4-1.
The Cavaliers will either be the No. 3 or No. 4 seed in the playoff bracket. This means that at least for the first round, Cleveland will have a home-court advantage in the seven-game series.
Here is an updated look at the Cavaliers’ playoff standings and scenarios for the 2026 playoffs.
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Based on the number of games left in the regular season for Cleveland, the Cavaliers can either be the No. 3 or No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. This means they will have home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
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|
Seed |
Team |
Record |
Games Back |
|
1 |
Pistons |
58-22 |
— |
|
2 |
Celtics |
54-25 |
3.5 |
|
3 |
Knicks |
51-28 |
6.5 |
|
4 |
Cavaliers |
51-29 |
7 |
|
5 |
Hawks |
45-35 |
13 |
|
6 |
Raptors |
44-35 |
13.5 |
|
7 |
Magic |
44-36 |
14 |
|
8 |
76ers |
43-36 |
14.5 |
|
9 |
Hornets |
43-37 |
15 |
|
10 |
Heat |
41-38 |
16.5 |
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Here are the remaining games on Cleveland’s regular-season schedule.
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Friday, April 10 at Hawks
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Sunday, April 12 vs. Wizards
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Even though Cleveland is locked into the No. 3 or No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, their first opponent could still be several teams.
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The Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers or Charlotte Hornets could see the Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs.
