Which team did LeBron James play against in his first NBA playoff game?

LeBron James played the Washington Wizards in his first NBA playoff game. The matchup came in the opening round of the 2006 playoffs, when James led the Cleveland Cavaliers into the postseason for the first time since 1998.

In his playoff debut, James recorded a triple-double as Cleveland defeated Washington. The series quickly became a showcase for his late-game ability: he made the first game-winning basket of his career in Game 3 and another decisive shot in Game 5. Cleveland eventually won the series before falling to the Detroit Pistons in the second round.

The Wizards were not merely a one-game opponent. Cleveland and Washington met in the first round for three consecutive postseasons from 2006 through 2008, with the Cavaliers winning each series. The Detroit Pistons were a later opponent in James's first playoff run, while the San Antonio Spurs did not face him until the 2007 NBA Finals.