Asked about the championship banner and ring presentation ceremony that the Heat will enjoy before tipoff, Joakim Noah offered a flat response. "I don't want to talk about that," Noah said.
What Noah gladly talked about was his strong recovery from the groin injury that sidelined him for all but one exhibition game totaling 19 minutes, 45 seconds of action.
The All-Star center has been pain-free for "four or five days" and Noah placed his chances of playing Tuesday at "100 percent" after practicing fully Sunday.