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Even after ending the regular season with a whopping 64-18 record, the Cavaliers head into the playoffs with more questions than answers.
Their powerful march through the regular season netted them the East's top seed, but the true test lies ahead — and it won't likely arrive in the first round.
The expectations are high for Cleveland to coast through their first-round matchup and anything less than would be a disappointment. But later in the playoffs is where the interesting part comes in.
The Boston Celtics, the defending champions, are still believed to be the team to beat in the conference, and some question whether the Cavaliers are constructed to keep up with them.
With the bracket now established, the focus is now on how Cleveland reacts when pressure is turned up. Regular season success is nice — showing that they can sustain it through to June is a different story altogether.
Here's what you need to know to listen to Cavs playoff games in 2025.
Cavs radio station
- Radio station: WTAM 1100 AM and WMMS 100.7 FM, SiriusXM channel 86
Local fans can listen to Cavs playoff games on flagship station WTAM 1100 AM and WMMS 100.7 FM.
All Cavs game broadcasts are also available nationwide on SiriusXM.
New subscribers can enjoy SiriusXM for free for four months. Listen to live NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more. Stay updated with all the news and get all the analysis on multiple sport-specific channels.
Cavs radio announcers
Jim Chones, color commentator for the Cavaliers, has a strong affinity for the franchise, having at one time worn the team jersey before ultimately becoming a familiar voice on the radio.
His longevity in the Cavs' broadcast booth stretches back to the early '90s, providing fans with decades of insight from a former player's vantage point.
Joining him is Tim Alcorn, the play-by-play announcer, who has done radio since 2019. With over five seasons in his repertoire, Alcorn remains the consistent voice that takes listeners through the ups and downs of every Cavaliers game.
Cavs playoff schedule 2025
First round
| Apr. 20 | Game 1 at Cavaliers | 7:00 p.m. |
| Apr. 23 | Game 2 at Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 26 | Game 3 at Opponent | 1:00 p.m. |
| Apr. 28 | Game 4 at Opponent | TBD |
| Apr. 30 | Game 5 at Cavaliers | TBD* |
| May 2 | Game 6 at Opponent | TBD* |
| May 4 | Game 7 at Cavaliers | TBD* |
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft at Brooklyn | June 25-26 |
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