Cleveland Cavaliers First Round Playoffs begins against New York Knicks this weekend

Cavs vs New York Knicks. Game 1 Saturday, April 15 at 6:00PM; Game 2 TDB


April 10, 2023

The Cavaliers will begin the 2023 NBA Playoffs with the home court advantage to host Game 1 presented by Phantom Fireworks in association with Canon and Game 2 presented by Medical Mutual in association with Jet’s Pizza at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The action begins this weekend when the Cavs face their Round 1 opponent, the New York Knicks in a best-of-seven series. Game 1 will be played on Saturday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. The date and time for Game 2 is to be announced.

All the details to follow and celebrate the Cavs postseason journey are right here in the official Cavs NBA Playoff Fan Guide.

It’s time to LET EM KNOW Cleveland!

2023 CAVALIERS NBA PLAYOFF ROUND 1 SCHEDULE

In the best of seven series (2-2-1-1-1 format), there are four possible home games in the first round.  The NBA will announce the complete Round 1 schedule at the conclusion of the Play-In games later this week.   

GAMES 1 AND 2 GET READY TO ROCK THE HOUSE!

There is nothing like postseason excitement to drive the best fans in the NBA into a frenzy when they gather to cheer on their Cleveland Cavaliers!  The team is calling on fans to raise the roof on the FieldHouse—bring the energy, volume and passion that fuels their fire on the court! Get to your seats early, WEAR the t-shirts and wear OUT the rally towels that all fans in attendance will receive! The playoff atmosphere inside the FieldHouse will be electric with HUMONGOTRON shooting flames, new video introductions and more!

For every playoff game, fans will receive great giveaways and be treated to the always-entertaining game presentation and special performances.

Game 1 Giveaways:  Cavs Playoff T-shirt presented by Phantom Fireworks & matching Rally Towel courtesy of Canon, and an LED Bracelet

Game 2 Giveaways:  Cavs Playoff T-shirt presented by Medical Mutual & and matching Rally Towel courtesy of Jet’s Pizza

2023 CAVS NBA PLAYOFF TICKETS

With 41 consecutive sellouts this season, the fun and energy inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse has created one of the best home court advantages in the NBA. The expected demand for Cavaliers 2023 Playoff tickets will be met with limited supply. 

For available tickets for Round 1, Game 1 and Game 2, visit Cavs.com/Tickets. There is a six ticket limit while supplies last.

PLAYOFF PRIORITY FOR TICKETS 

Fans can register for Playoff Priority to have a first-come, first-served opportunity to purchase from a limited supply of future home playoff games before they go on sale to the general public. The next on sale will be for Home Game #3, which could be the fifth game in Round 1 or the first game in Round 2. Tickets will go on sale as games are announced as teams play through a best-of-seven series in a 2-2-1-1-1 format throughout the playoffs. There are TWO options for fans to have Playoff Priority:

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