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Cavaliers have to secure the No. 1 seed, especially this year

The Cavaliers thrived at home but struggled on the road during the playoffs. Their championship hopes may depend on securing a top seed.

By Creshonda Smith · King James Gospel

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Creshonda Smith argues the Cleveland Cavaliers must prioritize securing the Eastern Conference's top seed this season.
The Cavaliers struggled on the road during the postseason, winning only two of nine away games.
Cleveland relied on home-court advantage to survive a seven-game opening playoff series against the Toronto Raptors.

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Writer Creshonda Smith argues that Kenny Atkinson and the Cleveland Cavaliers must prioritize securing the No. 1 playoff seed this season. While Cleveland went 25-16 on the road in the regular season, the team struggled away from Rocket Arena during the postseason, managing just two wins in nine road games.

The article highlights that the Cavaliers relied heavily on home-court advantage against Toronto and Detroit before being swept by the New York Knicks. Smith notes that while securing home court is crucial, players like Donovan Mitchell and James Harden must also improve their playoff road performance.

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Cavaliers have to secure the No. 1 seed, especially this year

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