2007-08 New Orleans Hornets season

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2007-08 New Orleans Hornets season
Head Coach Byron Scott
Arena New Orleans Arena
Results
Record 56–26
(.683)
Place Division: 1st (Southwest)
Conference: 2nd (West)
Playoff Finish West Semifinals
(eliminated 3–4)
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com
New Orleans Hornets seasons

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The 2007–08 New Orleans Hornets season was the Hornets' 20th season in the National Basketball Association and their 6th based in New Orleans. They returned to New Orleans full-time for the first time since 2004–05.

Although they declined an option to play part of this season at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as they did for most of the previous two seasons, they did play their first preseason game at the Ford Center on October 9 for a final curtain call.

On February 21, 2008 Bobby Jackson was traded to the Houston Rockets along with teammate Adam Haluska for Bonzi Wells and Mike James as part of a three team deal involving Houston and the Memphis Grizzlies. Also, Marcus Vinicius was traded to the Rockets where they traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies to gain the rights to Malick Badiane and Sergei Lishouk.

The Hornets finished the regular season with a record of 56–26, good enough for winning the Southwest Division. This title was clinched with their win over the Los Angeles Clippers on April 15th, and marks the first division title for the franchise. Their record also ensured the 2nd seed for the Western Conference playoffs. The Hornets closed the season with a 30–11 record at home along with a 26–15 road record. The season marks a new record for wins in a season, bettering the 1996-97 Charlotte Hornets' record of 54–28 with their win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 9. It is only the fourth time in Hornet franchise history that they have won 50 games in a season. The Hornet's accomplishments in the season earned coach Byron Scott the NBA Coach of the Year award.

On April 29 won game 5 of their first round playoff series vs. the 7th seeded Dallas Mavericks, thereby winning the series 4–1. This mark the first time in franchise history that they have won a seven game playoff series. 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.

[edit] NBA All-Star Game

Byron Scott was named the Western Conference Team head coach for the NBA All-Star Game on February 17, 2008. It came after the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics on January 31st. He is the first hornets head coach to ever coach in an NBA All-Star Game in the whole franchise history. Chris Paul and David West were also named reserves for the game. This will be the first All-Star appearance for the both of them. In addition, Peja Stojakovic will be participating in the Three Point Shootout.

Key dates prior to the start of the season:

Contents:
Offseason – Draft picks – Roster – Regular season – Playoffs – Game log
Player stats – Awards and records – Transactions – See also – References


[edit] Offseason

[edit] Draft picks

New Orleans' selections from the 2007 NBA Draft in New York, New York.

Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club Team
1 13 Julian Wright Forward Flag of the United States United States Kansas
2 43 Adam Haluska Shooting Guard Flag of the United States United States Iowa

[edit] Roster

New Orleans Hornets roster
v • d • e
Players Coaches
Pos. # Nat. Name Ht. Wt. From
F/C 1 Flag of the United States Andersen, Chris 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 228 lb (103 kg) Blinn College
F/C 12 Flag of the United States Armstrong, Hilton 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Connecticut
SF 40 Flag of the United States Bowen, Ryan 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Iowa
SF 45 Flag of the United States Butler, Rasual 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 205 lb (93 kg) La Salle*
F/C 6 Flag of the United States Chandler, Tyson 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Dominguez HS (CA)*
F/C 33 Flag of the United States Ely, Melvin 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 261 lb (118 kg) Fresno State
PG 5 Flag of the United States James, Mike 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 188 lb (85 kg) Duquesne
G 2 Flag of the United States Pargo, Jannero 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Arkansas
PG 3 Flag of the United States Paul, Chris 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Wake Forest
G/F 9 Flag of the United States Peterson, Morris 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Michigan State
SF 16 Flag of Serbia Stojaković, Peja 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 229 lb (104 kg) Serbia
G/F 24 Flag of the United States Wells, Bonzi 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Ball State
F 30 Flag of the United States West, David 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 240 lb (109 kg) Xavier
SF 32 Flag of the United States Wright, Julian 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Kansas
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • Injured Injured

Roster • Transactions
Last change: 2008-03-08

[edit] Season standings

Southwest Division GP W L PCT Home Road GB
New Orleans Hornets 82 56 26 .683 30–11 26–15 --
San Antonio Spurs 82 56 26 .683 34–7 22–19 --
Houston Rockets 82 55 27 .671 31–10 24–17 1.0
Dallas Mavericks 82 51 31 .622 34–7 17–24 5.0
Memphis Grizzlies 82 22 60 .268 14–27 8–33 34.0


[edit] Game log

[edit] October

Record: 1–0; Home: 1–0; Road: 0–0

# Date Visitor Score Home OT Leading scorer Attendance Record
1 31 October 2007 Kings 90–104 Hornets NA Chris Paul (22) 16,188 1–0

[edit] November

Record: 10–6; Home: 2–4; Road: 8–2

# Date Visitor Score Home OT Leading scorer Attendance Record
2 2 November 2007 Trailblazers 93–113 Hornets NA Chris Paul (19) 9,817 2–0
3 4 November 2007 Hornets 93–88 Nuggets NA David West (17) 13,156 3–0
4 6 November 2007 Hornets 118–104 Lakers NA Peja Stojakovic (36) 18,997 4–0
5 7 November 2007 Hornets 90–93 Trailblazers NA David West (34) 19,980 4–1
6 9 November 2007 Spurs 97–85 Hornets NA Chris Paul (18) 15,297 4–2
7 11 November 2007 Hornets 93–72 76ers NA Two-way tie (16) 10,014 5–2
8 12 November 2007 Hornets 84–82 Nets NA Chris Paul (27) 12,832 6–2
9 14 November 2007 76ers 76–95 Hornets NA Morris Peterson (27) 8,302 7–2
10 16 November 2007 Hornets 120–118 Grizzlies 1 David West (40) 13,271 8–2
11 17 November 2007 Hornets 100–82 Timberwolves NA Peja Stojakovic (22) 15,324 9–2
12 19 November 2007 Magic 95–88 Hornets NA Peja Stojakovic (21) 11,741 9–3
13 21 November 2007 Pacers 105–93 Hornets NA David West (23) 11,609 9–4
14 23 November 2007 Hornets 71–99 Jazz NA David West (18) 19,911 9–5
15 24 November 2007 Hornets 98–89 Clippers NA Peja Stojakovic (22) 15,601 10–5
16 26 November 2007 Timberwolves 103–94 Hornets NA Chris Paul (31) 8,393 10–6
17 30 November 2007 Hornets 92–86 Hawks NA David West (22) 14,186 11–6

[edit] December

Record: 10–4; Home: 6–2; Road: 4–3

# Date Visitor Score Home OT Leading scorer Attendance Record
18 1 December 2007 Mavericks 108–112 Hornets 1 Chris Paul (33) 12,223 12–6
19 5 December 2007 Pistons 91–76 Hornets NA Peja Stojakovic (19) 10,312 12–7
20 7 December 2007 Grizzlies 116–118 Hornets 1 Chris Paul (43) 10,386 13–7
21 9 December 2007 Supersonics 88–91 Hornets NA Chris Paul (29) 10,793 14–7
22 12 December 2007 Hornets 99–105 Nuggets NA Chris Paul (30) 13,337 14–8
23 14 December 2007 Hornets 80–89 Mavericks NA Chris Paul (21) 20,071 14–9
24 15 December 2007 Suns 98–101 Hornets NA Two-way tie (21) 13,705 15–9
25 17 December 2007 Hornets 96–88 Trailblazers NA David West (31) 15,183 16–9
26 19 December 2007 Hornets 107–93 Supersonics NA Morris Peterson (25) 11,968 17–9
27 22 December 2007 Timberwolves 76–110 Hornets NA David West (22) 11,257 18–9
28 26 December 2007 Hornets 116–98 Grizzlies NA Chris Paul (40) 11,189 19–9
29 28 December 2007 Hornets 99–85 Bobcats NA David West (20) 18,237 20–9
30 29 December 2007 Cavaliers 76–86 Hornets NA David West (27) 17,623 21–9
31 31 December 2007 Raptors 97–92 Hornets NA David West (33) 11,444 21–10

[edit] January

Record: 12-2; Home: 7-2; Road: 5–0

# Date Visitor Score Home OT Leading scorer Attendance Record
32 2 January 2008 Hornets 95–81 Clippers NA David West (29) 14,965 21–11
33 4 January 2008 Hornets 116–104 Warriors NA Two-way tie (24) 19,596 22–11
34 5 January 2008 Hornets 118–113 Suns NA Chris Paul (28) 18,422 23–11
35 9 January 2008 Lakers 109–80 Hornets NA Chris Paul (32) 15,805 23–12
36 11 January 2008 Heat 114–88 Hornets NA Bobby Jackson (25) 17,133 24–12
37 13 January 2008 Hornets 87–82 Rockets NA David West (26) 13,599 25–12
38 16 January 2008 Supersonics 123–92 Hornets NA Peja Stojakovic (23) 12,882 26–12
39 18 January 2008 Bobcats 112–84 Hornets NA David West (28) 14,986 27–12
40 21 January 2008 Bucks 106–92 Hornets NA Tyson Chandler (20) 13,663 28–12
41 23 January 2008 Trail Blazers 96–81 Hornets NA Jannero Pargo (24) 14,006 29–12
42 25 January 2008 Clippers 111–92 Hornets NA Peja Stojakovic (26) 15,538 30–12
43 26 January 2008 Hornets 102–78 Spurs NA David West (32) 18,797 31–12
44 28 January 2008 Nuggets 117–93 Hornets NA Chris Paul (23) 16,601 32–12
45 30 January 2008 Warriors 116–103 Hornets NA Chris Paul (28) 16,410 32–13

[edit] February

Record: 7–5; Home: 4–2; Road: 3–3

# Date Visitor Score Home OT Leading scorer Attendance Record
46 1 February 2008 Hornets 112–103 Kings NA Peja Stojakovic (25) 14,245 32–14
47 4 February 2008 Hornets 110–88 Jazz NA Jannero Pargo (24) 19,911 32–15
48 6 February 2008 Hornets 132–130 Suns 2 Chris Paul (42) 18,422 33–15
49 9 February 2008 Grizzlies 112–99 Hornets NA David West (33) 17,431 34–15
50 12 February 2008 Hornets 100–86 Bulls NA Two-way tie (27) 21,739 35–15
51 13 February 2008 Hornets 111–107 Bucks NA David West (22) 14,317 36–15
52 20 February 2008 Mavericks 104–93 Hornets NA Chris Paul (31) 16,941 37–15
53 22 February 2008 Rockets 100–80 Hornets NA David West (20) 17,814 37–16
54 23 February 2008 Hornets 98–89 Spurs NA Chris Paul (27) 18,797 37–17
55 25 February 2008 Wizards 95–92 Hornets NA Chris Paul (22) 17,289 37–18
56 27 February 2008 Suns 120–103 Hornets NA David West (27) 17,988 38–18
57 29 February 2008 Jazz 110–98 Hornets NA David West (25) 17,949 39–18

[edit] March

Record: 11–4 ; Home: 7–0 ; Road: 4–4

# Date Visitor Score Home OT Leading scorer Attendance Record
58 2 March 2008 Hornets 101–84 Wizards NA Peja Stojakovic (17) 20,173 39–19
59 3 March 2008 Hornets 100–88 Knicks NA Chris Paul (27) 18,467 40–19
60 5 March 2008 Hawks 116–101 Hornets NA Peja Stojakovic (29) 17,430 41–19
61 7 March 2008 Nets 107–96 Hornets NA Chris Paul (25) 17,225 42–19
62 8 March 2008 Hornets 106–96 Rockets NA Chris Paul (37) 18,279 42–20
63 12 March 2008 Spurs 100–75 Hornets NA David West (29) 17,419 43–20
64 14 March 2008 Lakers 108–98 Hornets NA Chris Paul (27) 18,299 44–20
65 16 March 2008 Hornets 105-84 Pistons NA Peja Stojakovic (21) 22,076 44–21
66 17 March 2008 Bulls 108–97 Hornets NA Chris Paul (37) 17,337 45–21
67 19 March 2008 Rockets 90–69 Hornets NA Bonzi Wells (25) 18,056 46–21
68 22 March 2008 Celtics 113–106 Hornets NA David West (37) 18,380 47–21
69 25 March 2008 Hornets 114–106 Pacers NA David West (35) 10,829 48–21
70 26 March 2008 Hornets 100–99 Cavaliers NA Peja Stojakovic (25) 20,562 49–21
71 28 March 2008 Hornets 112–92 Celtics NA Chris Paul (22) 18,624 49–22
72 30 March 2008 Hornets 118-111 Raptors NA David West (32) 19,800 50-22

[edit] April

Record: 6-4 ; Home: 3-1 ; Road: 3-3

# Date Visitor Score Home OT Leading scorer Attendance Record
73 1 April 2008 Hornets 98-97 Magic NA Two-way tie (19) 17,519 51-22
74 2 April 2008 Hornets 106-77 Heat NA David West (22) 19,122 52-22
75 4 April 2008 Knicks 118-110 Hornets NA Chris Paul (33) 17,779 53-22
76 6 April 2008 Warriors 108-96 Hornets NA Two-way tie (25) 17,909 54-22
77 8 April 2008 Jazz 66-77 Hornets NA Peja Stojakovic (15) 17,365 54-23
78 9 April 2008 Hornets 122-90 Timberwolves NA Peja Stojakovic (24) 17,265 55-23
79 11 April 2008 Hornets 104-107 Lakers NA Peja Stojakovic (24) 18,977 55-24
80 12 April 2008 Hornets 94-91 Kings NA David West (30) 14,965 55-25
81 15 April 2008 Clippers 114-92 Hornets NA David West (32) 17,388 56-25
82 16 April 2008 Hornets 111-98 Mavericks NA David West (26) 20,473 56-26
  • Green background indicates win.
  • Red background indicates loss.

[edit] Playoffs

[edit] Game log

2008 Game Log
First Round
Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location/Attendance Series
1 April 19 Dallas 104–92 Paul (35) Chandler (15) Paul (10) New Orleans Arena
17,446		 1–0
2 April 22 Dallas 127–103 Paul (32) Chandler (11) Paul (17) New Orleans Arena
17,855		 2–0
3 April 25 @ Dallas 87–97 Pargo (30) Chandler (11) Paul (10) American Airlines Center
20,839		 2–1
4 April 27 @ Dallas 97–84 West (24) West (9) Paul (8) American Airlines Center
20,644		 3–1
5 April 29 Dallas 99–94 West (25) Chandler (14) Paul (15) New Orleans Arena
18,260		 4–1
Conference Semifinals
Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location/Attendance Series
1 May 3 San Antonio 101–82 West (30) Chandler (15) Paul (13) New Orleans Arena
18,040		 1–0
2 May 5 San Antonio 102–84 Paul (30) Chandler (11) Paul (12) New Orleans Arena
17,927		 2–0
3 May 8 @ San Antonio 99–110 Paul (35) West (12) Paul (9) AT&T Center
18,797		 2–1
4 May 11 @ San Antonio 80–100 Paul (23) Armstrong, Paul (6) Paul (5) AT&T Center
18,797		 2–2
5 May 13 San Antonio 101–79 West (38) West (14) Paul (14) New Orleans Arena
18,246		 3–2
6 May 15 @ San Antonio 80–99 Paul (21) Five-way tie (6) Paul (8) AT&T Center
18,797		 3–3
7 May 19 San Antonio 82–91 West (20) Chandler (15) Paul (14) New Orleans Arena
18,235		 3–4
2008 Playoff Schedule

[edit] Player stats

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game

[edit] Regular season

Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
Chris Andersen 5 0 6.8 .286 .000 .500 1.8 .0 .00 .80 1.2
Hilton Armstrong 65 3 11.3 .453 .000 .629 2.5 .4 .23 .52 2.7
Ryan Bowen 53 4 12.5 .490 .000 .552 1.9 .5 .60 .21 2.2
Rasual Butler 51 8 17.2 .350 .331 .839 2.0 .7 .29 .41 4.9
Tyson Chandler 79 79 35.2 .623 .000 .593 11.7 1.0 .57 1.06 11.8
Melvin Ely 52 1 11.9 .472 .000 .552 2.8 .4 .13 .35 3.9
Mike James* 54 1 13.3 .348 .320 .813 1.3 1.1 .39 .04 5.0
Jannero Pargo 80 5 18.7 .390 .349 .877 1.6 2.4 .63 .06 8.1
Chris Paul 80 80 37.6 .488 .369 .851 4.0 11.6 2.71 .05 21.1
Morris Peterson 76 76 23.6 .417 .394 .765 2.7 .9 .62 .09 8.0
Predrag Stojaković 77 77 35.2 .440 .441 .929 4.3 1.2 .74 .13 16.4
Bonzi Wells* 73 7 21.4 .443 .240 .643 4.5 1.3 1.03 .44 9.1
David West 76 76 37.8 .482 .240 .850 8.9 2.3 .82 1.30 20.6
Julian Wright 57 1 11.2 .533 .417 .635 2.1 .7 .51 .21 3.9

*Total for entire season including previous team(s)

[edit] Playoffs

Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
Hilton Armstrong 8 0 9.0 .615 .000 .500 2.5 .0 .00 .75 2.6
Ryan Bowen 9 0 4.3 .167 .000 1.000 1.6 .2 .11 .00 .4
Tyson Chandler 11 11 33.5 .617 .000 .643 9.8 .4 .45 1.73 7.5
Melvin Ely 6 0 9.2 .308 .000 .750 1.7 .2 .00 .00 2.3
Mike James 4 0 7.0 .333 .400 1.000 .3 .3 .50 .00 3.0
Jannero Pargo 11 0 21.7 .390 .351 .650 2.4 2.4 .91 .18 9.5
Chris Paul 11 11 39.8 .507 .250 .811 4.6 11.0 2.09 .18 24.6
Morris Peterson 11 11 23.0 .508 .500 .667 2.7 .6 .45 .27 7.4
Predrag Stojaković 11 11 37.3 .451 .587 .926 5.5 .5 .55 .09 14.7
Bonzi Wells 11 0 15.0 .393 .000 .000 2.8 .7 .27 .27 4.0
David West 11 11 39.9 .470 1.000 .882 8.5 3.0 1.09 2.00 21.3
Julian Wright 11 0 11.9 .455 .222 .833 1.6 .5 .91 .09 4.3

[edit] Awards and records

[edit] Records

[edit] Milestones

[edit] Transactions

The Hornets have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007-08 season.

[edit] Trades

February 21, 2007 To New Orleans Hornets
Mike James and Bonzi Wells		 To Houston Rockets
Bobby Jackson, Adam Haluska, and a second round draft pick		 To Memphis Grizzlies
Marcus Vinicius, cash, as well as the draft rights to Sergei Lishchuk and Malick Badiane

[edit] Free Agents

Player Former team
Melvin Ely San Antonio Spurs
Morris Peterson Toronto Raptors
Player New team
Brandon Bass Dallas Mavericks
Devin Brown Cleveland Cavaliers
Desmond Mason Milwaukee Bucks

[edit] See also

v • d • e
Charlotte/New Orleans(-Oklahoma City) Hornets seasons
Charlotte
1988-89 • 1989-90 • 1990-91 • 1991-92 • 1992-93 • 1993-94 • 1994-95 • 1995-96 • 1996-97 • 1997-98 • 1998-99 • 1999-00 • 2000-01 • 2001-02
New Orleans
2002-03 • 2003-04 • 2004-05 • 2007-08 • 2008-09
NO/OKC
2005-06 • 2006-07
v • d • e
2007–08 NBA season by team
2007 NBA Draft • All-Star Game • Playoffs • Finals • Transactions
East Atlantic Boston Celtics New Jersey Nets New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Raptors
Central Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Detroit Pistons Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks
Southeast Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Bobcats Miami Heat Orlando Magic Washington Wizards
West Southwest Dallas Mavericks Houston Rockets Memphis Grizzlies New Orleans Hornets San Antonio Spurs
Northwest Denver Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves Portland Trail Blazers Seattle SuperSonics Utah Jazz
Pacific Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings

[edit] External links