When the playoff seeding was still undetermined, Danny Granger made the comment that he would rather the Indiana Pacers play the Chicago Bulls than the Boston Celtics.  He also said that the Bulls could be stopped if Derrick Rose is slowed down (easier said than done).

First, I like Granger's confidence, but I also am one that believes their best opportunity is to sneak in and completely surprise the Bulls.  Is this quote hung up in the Bulls' locker room? Probably not, but the Chicago media  seems to want to run with it...

After the jump, check out the links of the day, including Granger's quote (from Chicago media) and how T.J. Ford has kept his focus despite his lack of playing time...

• Pacers' Granger provides bulletin-board material - Chicago Tribune ORLANDO, Fla. — Danny Granger would have drawn considerable defensive attention in the Bulls-Pacers playoff series even before making a comment that also will make him a marked man. 
• Pacers' Ford keeps his mind in the game despite inactivity | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com Mike Wells takes a look at T.J. Ford's focus, even while not playing for months...
• NBA Playoff Predictions, Bulls Vs. Pacers: Can Indiana Beat Chicago Even Once? - SBNation.com Tom Ziller zooms out to see what to expect from the first round series between Chicago and Indiana. 
• NBA Basketball Power Rankings - National Basketball Association - ESPN