NBA playoffs 2026 | First-round schedule, times, how to watch Cavaliers

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NBA playoffs 2026 | First-round schedule, times, how to watch Cavaliers

NBA playoffs 2026 | First-round schedule, times, how to watch Cavaliers

The NBA playoffs begin April 18 after the Play-In Tournament. Here's the full schedule and first round matchups.

NBA playoffs 2026 | First-round schedule, times, how to watch Cavaliers

The NBA playoffs begin April 18 after the Play-In Tournament. Here's the full schedule and first round matchups.

The NBA regular season has officially wrapped, setting the stage for the 2026 playoffs and the thrilling two-month journey to crown a new champion. The action begins with the Play-In Tournament, running from April 14-17, where the final playoff spots will be decided exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Once the Play-In dust settles, the full first round of the NBA playoffs tips off on Saturday, April 18. For fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who secured the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, their postseason journey starts immediately with a compelling matchup against the No. 5 seed Toronto Raptors.

Mark your calendars for a classic Eastern Conference battle. The Cavaliers and Raptors will face off in Game 1 at 1 p.m. ET on April 18, broadcast on Prime Video. The series schedule continues with Game 2 at 7 p.m. on April 20 (Peacock), Game 3 at 8 p.m. on April 23 (Prime Video), and Game 4 at 1 p.m. on April 26 (ESPN).

With the NBA Finals set to begin on June 3, every game from here on out is critical. Whether you're suiting up in your favorite team's gear for a watch party or tuning in from home, the road to the 2026 championship is officially open.

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