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 SpacerNew Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P88 - 83 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
31 Oct 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerChicago BullsChicago Bulls100 - 94 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
01 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks99 - 103 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
03 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks90 - 80 New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P
05 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerGolden State WarriorsGolden State 99 - 72 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
08 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPortland Trail BlazersPortland Trai90 - 83 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
09 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City81 - 91 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
11 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles C115 - 103 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
12 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPhoenix SunsPhoenix Suns94 - 99 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
15 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks85 - 100 Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets
17 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks97 - 106 Washington WizardsWashington Wi
18 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc93 - 101 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
21 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerSan Antonio SpursSan Antonio S114 - 75 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
22 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks92 - 83 Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav
24 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks89 - 94 Detroit PistonsDetroit Pisto
26 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks97 - 99 Toronto RaptorsToronto Rapto
28 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks95 - 83 Miami HeatMiami Heat
29 Nov 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerPhiladelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 98 - 86 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
02 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks94 - 106 Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc
05 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerToronto RaptorsToronto Rapto92 - 87 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
06 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerCleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav95 - 85 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
09 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks112 - 98 Denver NuggetsDenver Nugget
10 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMemphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizz103 - 90 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
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 SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks102 - 105 Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
16 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMiami HeatMiami Heat97 - 79 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
17 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks85 - 98 Golden State WarriorsGolden State
19 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks86 - 98 Sacramento KingsSacramento Ki
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 SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks93 - 88 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
26 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P109 - 79 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
27 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks84 - 87 Detroit PistonsDetroit Pisto
30 Dec 03r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerWashington WizardsWashington Wi73 - 83 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
02 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMinnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Tim93 - 75 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
03 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDenver NuggetsDenver Nugget76 - 84 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
06 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerSacramento KingsSacramento Ki105 - 89 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
09 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerLos Angeles LakersLos Angeles L113 - 67 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
10 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerUtah JazzUtah Jazz92 - 71 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
13 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks86 - 77 San Antonio SpursSan Antonio S
14 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerIndiana PacersIndiana Pacer85 - 78 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
17 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks75 - 70 Toronto RaptorsToronto Rapto
19 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks97 - 100 Indiana PacersIndiana Pacer
21 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks97 - 87 Chicago BullsChicago Bulls
23 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks94 - 96 New York KnicksNew York Knic
25 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDetroit PistonsDetroit Pisto82 - 91 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
27 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks85 - 89 Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns
29 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks85 - 93 Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trai
31 Jan 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks93 - 83 Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc
02 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks95 - 101 Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles C
04 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks97 - 89 Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Tim
06 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic96 - 100 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
07 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks77 - 86 Houston RocketsHouston Rocke
09 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks102 - 96 Dallas MavericksDallas Maveri
18 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBrooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets98 - 92 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
20 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMiami HeatMiami Heat125 - 92 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
22 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerHouston RocketsHouston Rocke123 - 121 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
24 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks86 - 72 Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia
27 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDetroit PistonsDetroit Pisto105 - 83 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
28 Feb 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks99 - 104 Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
02 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks94 - 93 Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles L
03 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerCleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav112 - 80 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
05 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOrlando MagicOrlando Magic101 - 96 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
08 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks102 - 108 Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cav
10 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee Buc94 - 80 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
12 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks138 - 124 Washington WizardsWashington Wi
14 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerToronto RaptorsToronto Rapto101 - 84 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
16 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks110 - 118 Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City
17 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerDallas MavericksDallas Maveri110 - 111 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
19 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerWashington WizardsWashington Wi94 - 84 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
20 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks81 - 87 Utah JazzUtah Jazz
22 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerNew York KnicksNew York Knic96 - 84 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
25 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks84 - 76 New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans P
27 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks97 - 88 Chicago BullsChicago Bulls
29 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks133 - 136 Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizz
31 Mar 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks97 - 100 Miami HeatMiami Heat
02 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerOrlando MagicOrlando Magic87 - 95 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
04 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBrooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets106 - 89 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
06 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks100 - 103 Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia
09 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerChicago BullsChicago Bulls101 - 116 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
10 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks110 - 99 Boston CelticsBoston Celtic
12 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerAtlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks129 - 107 Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets
14 Apr 04r00 Transparent SpacerImage IconTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerTransparent SpacerBoston CelticsBoston Celtic137 - 132 Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks


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