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The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the postseason.
Cleveland has locked in a playoff berth and has been 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 | Wins | Losses | Games Back |
| 1 | Pistons* | 60 | 22 | -- |
| 2 | Celtics* | 56 | 26 | 4 |
| 3 | Knicks* | 53 | 29 | 7 |
| 4 | Cavaliers* | 52 | 30 | 8 |
| 5 | Raptors* | 46 | 36 | 14 |
| 6 | Hawks* | 46 | 36 | 14 |
| 7 | 76ers** | 45 | 37 | 15 |
| 8 | Magic** | 45 | 37 | 15 |
| 9 | Hornets** | 44 | 38 | 16 |
| 10 | Heat** | 43 | 39 | 17 |
*clinched NBA Playoff berth
**clinched Play-In Tournament berth
Eliminated from NBA Playoff contention: Bucks, Bulls, Nets, Pacers, Wizards
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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, and it will face the fifth-seeded Raptors in the first round.
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