Season Description
The 2003–04 NBA season was the 58th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The season ended with the Detroit Pistons defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4–1 in the 2004 NBA Finals.

The 2003–04 NBA season was the culmination of the "dead-ball" era of the league, in which the NBA saw its lowest offensive rating since the 1998–99 season, at 102.9. The 2004 Eastern Conference Finals between the Pistons and Indiana Pacers saw scoring totals and efficiency hit historic lows, prompting the NBA to swiftly implement rule changes the following offseason in order to make it easier for offenses moving forward.

As of 2025, the only active player in the NBA who has played games in the 2003–04 season is LeBron James.

Event List
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29 Oct 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic98 - 75 Miami HeatMiami Heat
31 Oct 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMemphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizz91 - 93 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
01 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P97 - 90 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
05 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDetroit PistonsDetroit Pisto96 - 88 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
07 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic87 - 94 Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets
09 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic91 - 82 Sacramento KingsSacramento Ki
11 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer76 - 78 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
12 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic82 - 89 Chicago BullsChicago Bulls
14 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic91 - 82 Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav
17 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic89 - 86 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
19 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic73 - 81 New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P
21 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPhiladelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 87 - 85 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
24 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic88 - 94 New York KnicksNew York Knic
26 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOrlando MagicOrlando Magic92 - 94 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
28 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic106 - 96 Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc
29 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc100 - 94 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
01 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic89 - 96 Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizz
03 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerToronto RaptorsToronto Rapto105 - 95 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
05 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic106 - 110 Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns
07 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDenver NuggetsDenver Nugget111 - 116 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
08 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerUtah JazzUtah Jazz80 - 102 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
10 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic126 - 112 Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City
12 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic114 - 111 Toronto RaptorsToronto Rapto
13 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerCleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav98 - 105 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
15 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic95 - 116 Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Tim
17 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic105 - 103 Dallas MavericksDallas Maveri
19 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic96 - 99 Utah JazzUtah Jazz
21 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic87 - 84 Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia
23 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks93 - 88 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
26 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPhoenix SunsPhoenix Suns102 - 104 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
28 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerLos Angeles LakersLos Angeles L105 - 82 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
29 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerGolden State WarriorsGolden State 91 - 100 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
31 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic94 - 96 New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P
02 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic90 - 103 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
03 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerChicago BullsChicago Bulls77 - 88 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
05 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic68 - 78 Detroit PistonsDetroit Pisto
07 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic101 - 93 Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
09 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic107 - 82 Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav
11 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerHouston RocketsHouston Rocke93 - 97 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
13 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc111 - 103 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
14 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic80 - 95 Houston RocketsHouston Rocke
16 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOrlando MagicOrlando Magic124 - 118 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
18 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic92 - 109 San Antonio SpursSan Antonio S
20 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMiami HeatMiami Heat84 - 86 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
23 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic100 - 89 Washington WizardsWashington Wi
25 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBrooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets110 - 91 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
28 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic103 - 106 Detroit PistonsDetroit Pisto
30 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic74 - 92 New York KnicksNew York Knic
31 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer99 - 98 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
04 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic86 - 95 Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles C
06 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic96 - 100 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
07 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPhiladelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 80 - 110 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
09 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerCleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav97 - 89 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
12 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerChicago BullsChicago Bulls107 - 87 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
17 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerSacramento KingsSacramento Ki127 - 111 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
19 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles C102 - 100 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
21 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPortland Trail BlazersPortland Trai105 - 84 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
22 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City108 - 87 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
25 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic104 - 106 Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc
27 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic88 - 75 Toronto RaptorsToronto Rapto
29 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerToronto RaptorsToronto Rapto82 - 91 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
01 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic117 - 96 Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
05 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic94 - 90 Washington WizardsWashington Wi
07 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMinnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Tim77 - 80 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
09 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic84 - 87 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
10 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic109 - 117 Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles L
12 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic81 - 99 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
13 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerWashington WizardsWashington Wi102 - 111 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
17 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic104 - 100 Denver NuggetsDenver Nugget
19 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDallas MavericksDallas Maveri120 - 104 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
20 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerSan Antonio SpursSan Antonio S103 - 87 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
26 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic102 - 93 Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets
28 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic89 - 65 Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia
29 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBrooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets80 - 84 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
31 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic98 - 105 Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trai
02 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic111 - 106 Golden State WarriorsGolden State
04 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerWashington WizardsWashington Wi112 - 102 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
07 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMiami HeatMiami Heat104 - 101 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
09 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P89 - 80 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
10 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks110 - 99 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
12 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic77 - 84 Miami HeatMiami Heat
14 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic137 - 132 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
17 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer104 - 88 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
20 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer103 - 90 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
23 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic85 - 108 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
25 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic75 - 90 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer


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