The 2026 NBA Playoffs tip off Monday night with a marquee Eastern Conference matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers, led by All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, will host the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of their first-round series. The game will be broadcast exclusively on the streaming service Peacock, marking a significant shift in how postseason games are distributed.
The Cavaliers secured the East's third seed with a strong regular-season finish, while the young Magic team, featuring Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, earned the sixth seed. This series is a rematch from the 2025 playoffs, where the Cavaliers defeated the Magic in a competitive first-round encounter.
NBA fans can follow live coverage, including key moments and analysis, through the official NBA.com live blog and app. The exclusive Peacock broadcast highlights the league's continued partnership with NBCUniversal to stream select playoff games, requiring fans to have a subscription to watch this specific contest.
