IC Cold Links: Granger Defending, Smooth Talk And More

Here are a few links of interest as we head into a weekend full of great NBA playoff action:

• Bruno's latest Caught in the Web continues his analysis of the Pacers roster with a look at the shooting guards.
• Sam Perkins joins the Pacers blogging fray with his initial post at Smooth Talk.
• Mike Wells reports on Danny Granger looking to improve his game at the defensive end.
• John Hollinger's latest should make Jim O'Brien smile since he defends teams that chuck up a lot of 3-balls. (HT: TrueHoop)
• Andrew Schoettle reports on some solid rating for local sports talk shows. Dan Dakich is dominating the mid-morning ratings, although I think most of that should be attributed to Boyle (I kid, DD). I'm a beneficiary of the radio "wars" since the quest for great locally relevant interviews always provides good content for this blog.
• Speaking of Dakich, here's an audio file of Travis Diener's latest appearance.
• The latest Ridiculous Upside mock draft is up. This one is interactive so if you don't agree with the Pacers projected pick (Jrue Holliday) make your case.
• Golden State of Mind always throws a funky party so head over there tonight for the SB Nation playoff open thread.