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The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the postseason.
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.
Additionally, the Cavaliers secured the 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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Cavaliers playoff scenarios 2026
The Cavaliers clinched the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference on Friday night. This means they will have home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs and play the No. 5 seed.
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Cavaliers standings 2026
| Seed | Team | Record | Games Back |
| 1 | Pistons | 59-22 | -- |
| 2 | Celtics | 55-26 | 4 |
| 3 | Knicks | 53-28 | 6 |
| 4 | Cavaliers | 51-30 | 8 |
| 5 | Haws | 45-35 | 13 |
| 6 | Raptors | 45-36 | 14 |
| 7 | Magic | 45-36 | 14 |
| 8 | 76ers | 45-37 | 15 |
| 9 | Hornets | 43-38 | 16 |
| 10 | Heat | 42-39 | 17 |
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Cavaliers remaining schedule
Here are the remaining games on Cleveland's regular-season schedule.
- Sunday, April 12 vs. Wizards
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Cavaliers playoff opponent
Cleveland is locked into the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, but their first opponent could still be several teams.
The Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors or Philadelphia 76ers could see the Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs.
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