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Cavaliers Secure 2026 Playoff Spot, Face Hawks or Raptors

4/11/2026

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The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a 2026 playoff spot as the Eastern Conference No. 4 seed.
They will face the Hawks or Raptors in the first round, with Game 1 on April 18, 2026, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
The team finished the regular season 51-30.
They will host Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 if needed.
Ticket prices start at $35, with refunds available if eliminated.

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Story summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a 2026 playoff spot as the Eastern Conference No. 4 seed.
They will face the Hawks or Raptors in the first round, with Game 1 on April 18, 2026, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
The team finished the regular season 51-30.
They will host Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 if needed.
Ticket prices start at $35, with refunds available if eliminated.