James Harden practiced on Friday and said he is ready to play in Game 1 against Dallas.

Harden suffered a concussion last Sunday after receiving an elbow from World Metta Peace.

Harden said he won't be hesitant and will remain aggressive.

“That's how I play,” Harden said. “Can't be nervous out there. Just go out there, get the ball, and attack, play hard. Can't worry about it, getting injured or anything.”

“He's fine,” said Scott Brooks. “It would be different if you go to the basket, one of his monster dunks, and he gets clipped and falls on his head. That might be a little different the next time he goes to the basket.” 

Harden's production comes from the consistency of his ability to drive to the baket.

“He's an old-school type of player,” Kevin Durant said. “He gets going, he can find a way to get to the rim, get to the (foul) line. I'm sure he's just ready to play.

“James is a strong person. He's a positive person. He doesn't let anything like that bring him down.”