Cleveland Cavaliers Playoffs 2027
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 0-1 (.000), 12th in the Eastern Conference, 1 game behind the Toronto Raptors. They are 0 games behind 10th place, the last Play-In spot. Next: home to the Brooklyn Nets, Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM EDT on NBA League Pass/DAZN (YES)/DAZN CLE.
NetsSat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM EDT · NBA League Pass/DAZN (YES)/DAZN CLEEastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Raptors | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 2-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 3 |  Wizards | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 4 |  Pistons | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 5 |  Hawks | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 6 |  Hornets | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 7 |  Pacers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 8 |  Knicks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 9 | Nets | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 10 |  Magic | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 11 |  Celtics | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 12 | Cavaliers | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 13 |  Bucks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 14 |  Heat | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 15 |  Bulls | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Cavaliers Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | at 76ers | L 106-114 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Nets | 7:30 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | vs  Timberwolves | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | vs Wizards | 7:00 PM |
| Thu, Oct 29 | at Hawks | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 31 | at Bucks | 8:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs  Thunder | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Thunder | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 | vs 76ers | 7:30 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Cleveland Cavaliers playoffs page refreshes after every Cavaliers game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Cleveland Cavaliers playoffs FAQ
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are 0 games behind 10th place, the last Play-In spot, with 81 games left.
When is the next Cavaliers game?
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM EDT, home to the Brooklyn Nets, on NBA League Pass/DAZN (YES)/DAZN CLE.
Does winning the Central matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.
How many teams make the NBA playoffs?
16 in the bracket, 20 in the postseason: seeds 1 to 6 per conference qualify directly and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament.