Indiana forward Danny Granger believes that the team can play with anyone in the NBA, including the defending-champion Celtics, whom the Pacers will host on Saturday.

"Against Boston, we have a good chance of winning the game," Granger said. "They're the world champions, but we feel we can play with anybody."

The Pacers lost to the Pistons in a close game on Wednesday. The deadline was Friday for Indiana to extend the contract of Granger, who will become a restricted free agent next summer if not agreement is reached.