Cleveland Cavaliers Playoffs 2027
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 6-6 (.500), 6th in the Eastern Conference, 4 games behind the Boston Celtics. If the season ended today they would be the No. 6 seed and play the Detroit Pistons (No. 3) in the first round. Next: at the Miami Heat, Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM EST on DAZN CLE.
HeatFri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM EST · DAZN CLE
Pistons No. 3Then the 2/7 winnerSeason Trend
Eastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtics | 10-2 | .833 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 9-3 | .750 | 1 |
| 3 | Pistons | 7-3 | .700 | 2 |
| 4 |  Hawks | 7-5 | .583 | 3 |
| 5 |  Knicks | 6-5 | .545 | 3½ |
| 6 | Cavaliers | 6-6 | .500 | 4 |
| 7 |  Raptors | 5-6 | .455 | 4½ |
| 8 | Heat | 5-6 | .455 | 4½ |
| 9 |  Hornets | 4-7 | .364 | 5½ |
| 10 |  Magic | 4-7 | .364 | 5½ |
| 11 |  Pacers | 4-8 | .333 | 6 |
| 12 |  Wizards | 4-8 | .333 | 6 |
| 13 |  Nets | 3-8 | .273 | 6½ |
| 14 |  Bulls | 1-9 | .100 | 8 |
| 15 |  Bucks | 1-11 | .083 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | at  Thunder | L 116-124 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | vs 76ers | W 119-95 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs Knicks | L 97-109 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | at Hornets | L 112-124 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | at Knicks | W 115-107 |
| Fri, Nov 13 | at Heat | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs  Mavericks | 7:30 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 | vs Bulls | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 | vs  Grizzlies | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 20 | vs Pacers | 7:30 PM |
| Mon, Nov 23 | at Bulls | 8:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 25 | at Knicks | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, Nov 29 | vs Heat | 6:00 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?
Yes, as of today: No. 6 in the East, a direct playoff place.
Who would the Cleveland Cavaliers play in the first round?
The Detroit Pistons (No. 3), on the road; then the 2/7 winner.
When is the next Cavaliers game?
Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM EST, at the Miami Heat, on DAZN CLE.
How many wins are the Cavaliers on pace for?
41 wins over 82 games at their current .500 winning percentage.
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.