FILE – In this Oct. 5, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) follows Chris Paul (3) as he bring the ball down court in the second half of an NBA exhibition basketball game against the Shanghai Sharks, in Houston. The Rockets believe adding Chris Paul to a team led by James Harden helps close the gap between them and Golden State. They’ll find out how they stack up against the champions early when they open the season there on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)