I think it’s very clear the 4 best teams advanced to the conference semifinals. I honestly wouldn’t be shocked with any of the 4 teams going to the finals.

In contrast, I’d be shocked if anyone but Boston is in the finals from the East. Knicks-Pacers is a fun story, but neither of those teams belong in the ECF. It’s very clear 4 of the top 5 teams are in the west and I’m not so sure a few of the eliminated teams in the west are better than everyone not named Boston in the East.