{"id":709558,"date":"2026-04-13T09:10:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/709558\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:10:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:10:53","slug":"cavaliers-to-face-raptors-in-nba-playoffs-first-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/709558\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavaliers to Face Raptors in NBA Playoffs First Round"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Cleveland%2C+OH&amp;city=Cleveland&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Cavaliers+to+Face+Raptors+in+NBA+Playoffs+First+Round&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Foh%2Fcleveland%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fcavaliers-to-face-raptors-in-nba-playoffs-first-round%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dc55dc2b418.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game between two teams, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Cavaliers and Raptors will face off in a high-stakes first-round playoff series, with Cleveland&#8217;s home-court advantage adding intrigue to the matchup.Cleveland Today<\/p>\n<p>The Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched a spot in the 2026 NBA playoffs and will face the Toronto Raptors in the first round. The Cavs will have home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series, with Game 1 taking place in Cleveland.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Cavaliers&#8217; playoff appearance marks a return to the postseason after missing out last year. Their matchup against the Raptors, a perennial Eastern Conference contender, will be a tough test as the Cavs look to make a deep playoff run.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>The Cavaliers secured their spot in the playoffs with the conclusion of the 2025-26 NBA regular season. They will now face the Toronto Raptors in the first round, with the series starting in Cleveland due to the Cavs having home-court advantage.<\/p>\n<p>        The 2025-26 NBA regular season concluded on April 12, 2026.Game 1 of the Cavaliers-Raptors first-round playoff series will take place in Cleveland.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Cleveland Cavaliers<\/p>\n<p>An NBA franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio that has made several playoff appearances in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Toronto Raptors<\/p>\n<p>An NBA franchise based in Toronto, Canada that has been a consistent playoff team in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Cleveland%2C+OH&amp;city=Cleveland&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Cavaliers+to+Face+Raptors+in+NBA+Playoffs+First+Round&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Foh%2Fcleveland%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fcavaliers-to-face-raptors-in-nba-playoffs-first-round%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Cavaliers and Raptors will tip off their first-round playoff series in the coming days, with the full schedule to be announced by the NBA.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Cavaliers&#8217; return to the playoffs after missing out last year sets up an intriguing first-round matchup against the veteran Raptors squad. Cleveland&#8217;s home-court advantage could prove crucial as they look to advance in the postseason.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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