CLEVELAND — It is time to Let 'Em Know!
As the Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks the NBA playoffs, 3News has compiled a guide of where all the fun and festivities will be happening across downtown Cleveland.
We will continue to update this guide as more details become available.
Round 1 Schedule
- Game 1: Knicks 101, Cavaliers 97
- Game 2: Cavaliers 107, Knicks 90
- Game 3: Knicks 99, Cavaliers 79
- Game 4: Knicks 102, Cavaliers 93
- Game 5: Wednesday, April 26 at 7 p.m.
- Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- TICKETS
- Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, April 28
- Madison Square Garden
- Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, April 30
- Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Where to watch
- Game 1: Bally Sports Ohio and ESPN
- Game 2: Bally Sports Ohio and TNT
- Game 3: Bally Sports Ohio and ABC
- Game 4: Bally Sports Ohio and ABC
- Game 5: Bally Sports Ohio and NBA TV
Past playoff history
This will be the fourth postseason meeting between the Cavaliers and the "Knickerbockers," with New York winning all three of the previous series with a combined 8-1 record. The first matchup occurred way back in 1978, when the legendary Bob McAdoo led the fifth-seeded Knicks to a two-game series sweep in the first round.
The two squads then face off back-to-back years in 1995 and '96, with 3-seed New York taking the first best-of-five series 3-1 and then sweeping 4-seed Cleveland a year later. Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing averaged 18.4 points and 10.4 rebounds across all seven games.
Cavs Tailgate at Tower City
Everyone is invited to join in on the fun and festivities for a free indoor tailgate at Tower City Center before each home game.
The time of the tailgate will vary for each game.
At the tailgate, fans of all ages can enjoy the following:
- Get game day ready with Cavs-inspired face paint and temporary tattoos while enjoying music and interactive photo opportunities
- Watch performances by the CAVS Entertainment teams
- Mingle at the exclusive Cavs United members lounge
- Shop the Cavaliers Team Shop on level two at Tower City for the latest official Cavs playoff gear
- Grab a bite to eat from various food vendors on site
- Beer, spirits and soft drinks will also be available
- Win great giveaways and prizes
Road game watch parties
As the Cavs head on the road for Games 3 and 4, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will play host to Cavs fans for the Official Cavaliers Watch Party. The game will be broadcasted on the humongotron video scoreboard. Tickets for the watch parties are $5 and are on sale HERE.
- Cavs in-arena host Ahmaad Crump along with mascots Moondog and Sir CC will be in the House to get everyone pumped up to cheer on the Cavs!
- Fans of all ages will enjoy a game-like experience with player introduction videos, HUMONGOTRON flames, entertainment team performances and t-shirt tosses.
- Fans will have the opportunity to participate in basketball skills challenges and free throws on the Cavaliers home court during pre-game. There will be photo opportunities, interactive games, and fun-filled activities available to enjoy through the end of halftime
- Fanfare locations on the street level concourse will feature fan-favorite game day food and beverages
Cavs Playoff Bar Network
If you don't have a ticket to the game, there is no need to worry. During all the Cavs playoff games, fans are invited to cheer on the team at one of 20 bars throughout Northeast Ohio, serving as the Cavs Playoff Bar Network.
Here is a list of all the bars participating in downtown Cleveland and Lakewood:
- Clevelander
- Whistle & Keg
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Harry Buffalo (Cleveland)
- Dive Bar
- The Ivy
- Flannery's
- Pizza 216
- Wild Eagle
- McCarthy's
- Barley House
- Gillespie's Map Room
- Winking Lizard
- City Tap
- Headliners
- Merry Arts
- Around The Corner
- Lakewood Truck Park
- Game On
- Harry Buffalo (Lakewood)
2023 Playoff Collection
If you are looking to rock some new gear during the playoffs, the 2023 Playoff Collection is now available at the Cavs team shop inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse as well as online HERE.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above previously aired on 3News on March 7, 2023.