In his post-season debut, Chris Paul became the first player in NBA history to have at least 30 points and 10 assists in his first two playoff games.
On May 19 the Hornets season ended after they were eliminated in game 7 by the defending champions San Antonio Spurs.
The team would not win another playoffs series until the 2017-18 season where they upset the 3rd seeded Portland Trail Blazers with an astonishing sweep.
Byron Scott was named the Western Conference Team head coach for the NBA All-Star Game on February 17, 2008.
Key dates prior to the start of the season: New Orleans' selections from the 2007 NBA draft in New York City.