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.

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29 Oct 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic83 - 85 Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
01 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerSan Antonio SpursSan Antonio S86 - 74 New York KnicksNew York Knic
03 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOrlando MagicOrlando Magic68 - 75 New York KnicksNew York Knic
05 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic90 - 106 Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc
07 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic114 - 111 Sacramento KingsSacramento Ki
08 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc90 - 87 New York KnicksNew York Knic
10 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerCleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav94 - 80 New York KnicksNew York Knic
14 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBrooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets85 - 80 New York KnicksNew York Knic
15 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic94 - 95 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
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 SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic83 - 104 Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles L
21 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDetroit PistonsDetroit Pisto94 - 85 New York KnicksNew York Knic
22 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic99 - 88 Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia
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 SpacerMinnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Tim92 - 97 New York KnicksNew York Knic
27 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer93 - 70 New York KnicksNew York Knic
29 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic79 - 74 New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P
01 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic72 - 79 Detroit PistonsDetroit Pisto
03 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City95 - 87 New York KnicksNew York Knic
05 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPortland Trail BlazersPortland Trai88 - 81 New York KnicksNew York Knic
06 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerGolden State WarriorsGolden State 104 - 92 New York KnicksNew York Knic
09 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerLos Angeles LakersLos Angeles L98 - 90 New York KnicksNew York Knic
10 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerUtah JazzUtah Jazz95 - 73 New York KnicksNew York Knic
13 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic95 - 88 Denver NuggetsDenver Nugget
14 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic89 - 87 Washington WizardsWashington Wi
16 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic86 - 104 Golden State WarriorsGolden State
19 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerToronto RaptorsToronto Rapto105 - 99 New York KnicksNew York Knic
20 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic103 - 92 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
23 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic92 - 98 Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Tim
26 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMemphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizz94 - 98 New York KnicksNew York Knic
27 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMiami HeatMiami Heat80 - 100 New York KnicksNew York Knic
29 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOrlando MagicOrlando Magic86 - 114 New York KnicksNew York Knic
30 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic102 - 73 Miami HeatMiami Heat
02 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic99 - 104 Chicago BullsChicago Bulls
04 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic85 - 95 Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets
06 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerCleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav107 - 96 New York KnicksNew York Knic
08 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic79 - 111 Houston RocketsHouston Rocke
10 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic94 - 88 Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc
12 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic121 - 127 Dallas MavericksDallas Maveri
14 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic120 - 110 Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
16 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic108 - 88 Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City
17 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerChicago BullsChicago Bulls96 - 101 New York KnicksNew York Knic
19 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic90 - 79 Toronto RaptorsToronto Rapto
21 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerHouston RocketsHouston Rocke86 - 71 New York KnicksNew York Knic
23 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks94 - 96 New York KnicksNew York Knic
24 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic77 - 85 Miami HeatMiami Heat
27 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic67 - 77 San Antonio SpursSan Antonio S
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 SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic110 - 105 Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns
03 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic97 - 90 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
07 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMiami HeatMiami Heat64 - 76 New York KnicksNew York Knic
08 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic110 - 104 Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles C
10 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDallas MavericksDallas Maveri105 - 90 New York KnicksNew York Knic
11 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P106 - 98 New York KnicksNew York Knic
17 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic92 - 88 Detroit PistonsDetroit Pisto
20 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic78 - 92 Utah JazzUtah Jazz
22 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic86 - 92 Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav
24 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerSacramento KingsSacramento Ki107 - 99 New York KnicksNew York Knic
25 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPhoenix SunsPhoenix Suns113 - 95 New York KnicksNew York Knic
27 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles C96 - 94 New York KnicksNew York Knic
29 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDenver NuggetsDenver Nugget107 - 96 New York KnicksNew York Knic
03 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic88 - 77 Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia
05 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerToronto RaptorsToronto Rapto103 - 109 New York KnicksNew York Knic
07 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerWashington WizardsWashington Wi86 - 99 New York KnicksNew York Knic
09 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic84 - 87 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
12 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPhiladelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 99 - 94 New York KnicksNew York Knic
14 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc100 - 103 New York KnicksNew York Knic
16 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic114 - 110 Washington WizardsWashington Wi
19 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic79 - 65 Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets
20 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerChicago BullsChicago Bulls87 - 81 New York KnicksNew York Knic
22 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic96 - 84 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
24 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic97 - 111 Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizz
26 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic108 - 101 Toronto RaptorsToronto Rapto
27 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDetroit PistonsDetroit Pisto100 - 85 New York KnicksNew York Knic
29 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic92 - 91 Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trai
02 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBrooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets108 - 83 New York KnicksNew York Knic
03 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPhiladelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 75 - 86 New York KnicksNew York Knic
06 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer107 - 86 New York KnicksNew York Knic
07 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic96 - 82 Chicago BullsChicago Bulls
10 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerWashington WizardsWashington Wi98 - 102 New York KnicksNew York Knic
12 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P97 - 101 New York KnicksNew York Knic
14 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic90 - 100 Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav
17 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBrooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets107 - 83 New York KnicksNew York Knic
20 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBrooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets99 - 81 New York KnicksNew York Knic
22 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic78 - 81 Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets
25 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic94 - 100 Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets


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