The article dives into a classic "what if" scenario, wondering whether the Boston Celtics would have triumphed over the Indiana Pacers if the two teams had faced off in the Eastern Conference Finals. It questions whether the Pacers could've pulled off an upset or at least made it a tighter series compared to past matchups.

Editor’s Note: Playoff hypotheticals like this are a guilty pleasure for sports fans—they spark debates, fuel rivalries, and let us reimagine how the season could've gone. Even though it's speculative, it’s a fun way to gauge how teams stack up in fans' minds and whether rising squads like the Pacers are closing the gap on perennial contenders like the Celtics.