CLEVELAND (WJW) – After losing Game 1, 3 and 4 to the New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to show why they’re in the playoffs for the first time since 2018 in Game 5 of the series Wednesday.
Here are details for the remaining playoff games for the No. 4 Cavaliers versus the No. 5 New York Knicks best-of-seven series matchup, which we know is at least heading to a Game 5.
See moments from the playoff games so far below:
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland shoots against the New York Knicks during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots against New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) 
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Cleveland Cavaliers fans take their seats before Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) 
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 18: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with former NBA player Reggie Miller prior to Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 18, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) 
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen shoots over New York Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson, right, during the first half of Game 3 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, April 21, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 23: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers sits on the front row of seats as he warms up before Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 23: Pete Davidson and Jon Stewart attend game Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
As more information is learned, we’ll keep you updated, but here’s what we know so far.
Game 5 – Round 1 (Eastern Conference)
The Cavs are coming back to Cleveland for Game 5 Wednesday at 7 p.m. If they do not win, the series is over.
“It’s not over with,” Donovan Mitchell told reporters after a disappointing Game 4. “It sucks, the way we lost sucks. But ultimately, we can’t hang our head and give up, we’re not that type of group.”
Rest of the Round 1 schedule
The series game format is 2-2-1-1-1. It remains to be clear if we’ll need more than a Game 5.
Should the Cavs make it through the first round, it’s a long road ahead. The 2023 NBA Finals are scheduled to start June 1.
Fan events
Fans of all ages are invited to Tower City in downtown Cleveland for a free tailgate party starting three hours before every home game. Expect face-painting opportunities, live entertainment and prizes. For those with tickets to the game, the RTA walkway is going to be open into the FieldHouse.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will host watch parties for the Cleveland Cavaliers playoff road games for Round 1 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Tickets are $5. There is a six-ticket limit per person. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.
How can I get tickets?
As it’s been five years since the Cavs made a playoff appearance, and there are no guarantees of how far they’ll go this time around, tickets aren’t exactly cheap (although it’s all relative). Find ticket information right here.
How can I watch if I’m not at the game?
Those who don’t have that channel should head to a friend’s watch party or a local sports bar or go home, you know, your parents have cable. See the rest of the announced TV lineups in the chart above.
Find Cavaliers’ playoff updates right here.
