DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah says he is "100 percent" ready to play against the Miami Heat in Tuesday's regular season opener.

Noah, who has been battling a groin injury throughout the preseason, said earlier in the week it was possible that he would miss the opener but now appears confident he will be able to play. He went through all of Sunday's practice without any limitations.

"I feel pretty good," Noah said. "[Practice is] different than a game but I feel good and I'm really excited about Tuesday."

Noah said he really didn't consider actually sitting out against the Heat.