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Cavaliers Await Play-In Results as First-Round Playoff Schedule Is Finalized

The top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers will open their postseason at Rocket Arena on April 20, but their first-round opponent remains undecided.

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Overview

  • The Cleveland Cavaliers secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a franchise-tied record of 64-18, marking their third consecutive playoff appearance.
  • Game 1 of the first-round series is set for Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Rocket Arena and will air on TNT, with Game 2 scheduled for April 23 at 7:30 p.m. on NBA TV.
  • The Cavaliers will face the winner of the ongoing play-in tournament, with the eighth seed to be determined by Friday, April 18, after matchups involving the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, and Atlanta Hawks.
  • Cleveland has home court advantage for the series, with Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 (if necessary) to be played at Rocket Arena.
  • Broadcast details and tipoff times for Games 4 through 7 are yet to be announced, pending the conclusion of the play-in games and further scheduling updates.