In the first round of the playoffs, they lost to the Detroit Pistons in five games.
Following the season, Moses Malone, who was selected for the 1988 NBA All-Star Game, signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Atlanta Hawks.
He is the shortest player in NBA history.
After his rookie season, Bogues left for the 1988 Expansion Draft.
Roster Last transaction: January 21, 1988 Notes