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 SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDetroit PistonsDetroit Pisto87 - 89 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
31 Oct 03r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer79 - 93 Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc
01 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks99 - 103 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
04 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer71 - 60 Denver NuggetsDenver Nugget
06 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBrooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets81 - 87 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
07 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer91 - 90 Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav
09 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPhiladelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 74 - 85 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
11 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer76 - 78 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
14 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer101 - 78 Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City
15 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic94 - 95 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
19 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer91 - 78 Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles C
21 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P75 - 76 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
24 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOrlando MagicOrlando Magic78 - 89 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
25 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer98 - 75 Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Tim
27 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer93 - 70 New York KnicksNew York Knic
28 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer90 - 77 Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia
30 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerLos Angeles LakersLos Angeles L99 - 77 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
01 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPhoenix SunsPhoenix Suns82 - 89 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
03 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPortland Trail BlazersPortland Trai97 - 95 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
05 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City94 - 101 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
07 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerSacramento KingsSacramento Ki91 - 88 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
09 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer93 - 79 Washington WizardsWashington Wi
12 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer103 - 92 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
13 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerChicago BullsChicago Bulls86 - 75 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
15 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer95 - 85 Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav
17 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer90 - 94 Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
19 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer80 - 75 Detroit PistonsDetroit Pisto
20 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMinnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Tim102 - 80 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
23 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerHouston RocketsHouston Rocke71 - 79 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
26 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc101 - 96 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
27 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer75 - 82 Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets
29 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer94 - 86 Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizz
30 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerCleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav89 - 92 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
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 SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer91 - 84 New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P
05 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMiami HeatMiami Heat65 - 87 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
06 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer114 - 107 Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
09 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDallas MavericksDallas Maveri80 - 92 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
10 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerSan Antonio SpursSan Antonio S89 - 88 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
14 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer85 - 78 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
16 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer89 - 79 San Antonio SpursSan Antonio S
17 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBrooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets84 - 90 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
19 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks97 - 100 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
20 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer81 - 69 Detroit PistonsDetroit Pisto
23 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer74 - 78 Houston RocketsHouston Rocke
24 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerWashington WizardsWashington Wi107 - 96 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
28 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer101 - 79 Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns
31 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer99 - 98 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
02 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer85 - 72 Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles L
03 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic97 - 90 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
06 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerToronto RaptorsToronto Rapto77 - 83 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
08 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer97 - 91 Miami HeatMiami Heat
10 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerChicago BullsChicago Bulls84 - 103 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
17 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer75 - 89 New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P
20 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerWashington WizardsWashington Wi87 - 96 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
22 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer94 - 80 Utah JazzUtah Jazz
24 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer107 - 96 Golden State WarriorsGolden State
27 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P89 - 77 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
28 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer81 - 74 Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia
02 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerGolden State WarriorsGolden State 88 - 96 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
03 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles C94 - 101 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
05 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerUtah JazzUtah Jazz88 - 96 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
07 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDenver NuggetsDenver Nugget94 - 103 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
09 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer94 - 84 Toronto RaptorsToronto Rapto
12 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic81 - 99 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
14 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerCleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav107 - 104 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
17 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer80 - 71 Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trai
19 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer92 - 94 Sacramento KingsSacramento Ki
20 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMemphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizz99 - 95 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
22 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer101 - 77 Chicago BullsChicago Bulls
24 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer103 - 99 Dallas MavericksDallas Maveri
26 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOrlando MagicOrlando Magic92 - 107 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
28 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer87 - 80 Miami HeatMiami Heat
30 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc95 - 86 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
31 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer111 - 78 Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc
02 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer84 - 64 Toronto RaptorsToronto Rapto
04 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDetroit PistonsDetroit Pisto79 - 61 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
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 SpacerToronto RaptorsToronto Rapto90 - 94 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
09 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer90 - 80 Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets
12 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPhiladelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 93 - 107 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
14 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer101 - 96 Chicago BullsChicago Bulls
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
06 May 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer94 - 81 Miami HeatMiami Heat
08 May 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer91 - 80 Miami HeatMiami Heat
10 May 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMiami HeatMiami Heat94 - 87 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
12 May 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMiami HeatMiami Heat100 - 88 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
15 May 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer94 - 83 Miami HeatMiami Heat
18 May 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerBanner IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMiami HeatMiami Heat70 - 73 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
22 May 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer78 - 74 Detroit PistonsDetroit Pisto
24 May 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer67 - 72 Detroit PistonsDetroit Pisto
26 May 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDetroit PistonsDetroit Pisto85 - 78 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
28 May 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDetroit PistonsDetroit Pisto68 - 83 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
30 May 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer65 - 83 Detroit PistonsDetroit Pisto
01 Jun 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDetroit PistonsDetroit Pisto69 - 65 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer


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