# With the No. 4 seed solidified, do the Cavs have the best path to the Eastern Conference finals?

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Published: 2026-04-11T09:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and columnist Jimmy Watkins discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff positioning after a recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks locked them into the Eastern Conference's number four seed. The conversation explores potential first-round matchups against Atlanta, Orlando, or Toronto, noting the strategic advantages and stylistic challenges of each opponent. The guys also address major concerns heading into the postseason, primarily the team's decision to rest players due to lingering injuries and undeniable perimeter defense liabilities, concluding that a successful playoff run will depend heavily on the team maximizing its offensive output to cover its defensive shortcomings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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