The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to begin their first-round series in the 2025 NBA playoffs, with Game 1 scheduled for 7 p.m. on Sunday at Rocket Arena. The opponent for the Cavaliers will be determined after the conclusion of the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday.
Following a loss to the Orlando Magic, the Atlanta Hawks will face the winner of the Play-In Tournament game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat for the chance to secure the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference and meet the top-seeded Cavs in the first round. If the Cavaliers progress past the first round, they would potentially face the winner of the Pacers versus Bucks series in the Eastern Conference semifinals.