In the NBA preseason, the Clippers lost to the Nuggets 94-102 at home. After the game, Paul was interviewed.

Talking about the tacit understanding with Harden and Dunn, he said: "It feels good. You know, I played with James for two years. Well, as for KD (Kris Dunn, I have known him since he was in college, and KD and I are on the same team in training almost every day. So, I think we will continue to get more opportunities to get along with each other, and we will become more and more understanding."

Paul played 21 minutes and 23 seconds in this game, making 1 of 5 shots (0 of 3 three-pointers), and got 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. Harden played 24 minutes in this game, making 1 of 6 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws. He scored 5 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals, with a plus-minus of +4.