The 2003-04 NBA season was another challenging year for the Golden State Warriors. Under head coach Eric Musselman, the Warriors ended the season with a 37-45 record, placing them 10th in the Western Conference and missing the playoffs for the tenth consecutive year. Despite the team showing some improvements from previous seasons, consistency remained elusive.
The Warriors were led by the dynamic duo of Jason Richardson and Mike Dunleavy Jr. Richardson, in particular, had a standout season, averaging 18.7 points per game and continuing to develop as a key player for the franchise. Dunleavy contributed significantly, providing versatility and averaging 11.7 points per game.
During the offseason, the team made notable roster changes, including the acquisition of point guard Speedy Claxton, which added depth to the backcourt. Claxton’s presence, however, was not enough to turn the team’s fortunes around. The Warriors also saw the emergence of young talent like Troy Murphy, who averaged 10.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, offering hope for the future.
While the Warriors showed glimpses of potential, their inability to maintain a solid defensive presence and close out games consistently hindered their progress. The 2003-04 season served as another rebuilding phase, as the franchise aimed to create a more competitive roster and break their prolonged playoff drought in the coming years.
- Regular Season Record: 37-45
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Golden State Warriors Roster and Stats for 2003-04 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Jason Richardson | 78 | 18.7 | 6.7 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 28.2 | |||||||
| Nick Van Exel | 39 | 12.6 | 2.7 | 5.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 30.7 | |||||||
| Erick Dampier | 74 | 12.3 | 12.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Clifford Robinson | 82 | 11.8 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 35.7 | |||||||
| Mike Dunleavy | 75 | 11.7 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 37.0 | |||||||
| Speedy Claxton | 60 | 10.6 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 18.2 | |||||||
| Troy Murphy | 28 | 10.0 | 6.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 29.4 | |||||||
| Brian Cardinal | 76 | 9.6 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 44.4 | |||||||
| Calbert Cheaney | 79 | 7.6 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Mickaël Piétrus | 53 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 33.3 | |||||||
| Avery Johnson | 46 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Sean Lampley | 10 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Adonal Foyle | 44 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| J.R. Bremer | 5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Dan Langhi | 4 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Cherokee Parks | 12 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Rusty LaRue | 4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 100.0 | |||||||
| Popeye Jones | 5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Golden State Warriors 2003-04 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2003-04 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2003 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 95-87 | |
| Nov 01, 2003 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-90 | |
| Nov 02, 2003 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 87-72 | |
| Nov 05, 2003 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 99-72 | |
| Nov 07, 2003 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 95-89 | |
| Nov 10, 2003 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 99-96 | |
| Nov 12, 2003 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 87-85 | |
| Nov 14, 2003 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 104-98 | |
| Nov 16, 2003 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 106-104 | |
| Nov 18, 2003 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 94-81 | |
| Nov 19, 2003 | @ Houston Rockets | L 85-83 | |
| Nov 21, 2003 | vs. Miami Heat | W 101-91 | |
| Nov 23, 2003 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 78-72 | |
| Nov 28, 2003 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 92-83 | |
| Nov 29, 2003 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 91-89 | |
| Dec 03, 2003 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 117-109 | |
| Dec 05, 2003 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 98-91 | |
| Dec 06, 2003 | vs. New York Knicks | W 104-92 | |
| Dec 09, 2003 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 98-95 | |
| Dec 10, 2003 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 94-89 | |
| Dec 12, 2003 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 96-85 | |
| Dec 16, 2003 | @ New York Knicks | W 104-86 | |
| Dec 17, 2003 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 98-85 | |
| Dec 19, 2003 | @ Orlando Magic | L 119-93 | |
| Dec 21, 2003 | @ Miami Heat | L 104-93 | |
| Dec 23, 2003 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-98 | |
| Dec 26, 2003 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 98-91 | |
| Dec 28, 2003 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 103-79 | |
| Dec 29, 2003 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 100-91 | |
| Dec 31, 2003 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 88-70 | |
| Jan 02, 2004 | @ Washington Wizards | L 97-79 | |
| Jan 03, 2004 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 99-93 | |
| Jan 05, 2004 | @ Houston Rockets | L 83-65 | |
| Jan 07, 2004 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 105-99 | |
| Jan 10, 2004 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 113-110 | |
| Jan 12, 2004 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 115-113 | |
| Jan 13, 2004 | @ Utah Jazz | L 97-80 | |
| Jan 15, 2004 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-102 | |
| Jan 16, 2004 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 104-93 | |
| Jan 19, 2004 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 101-85 | |
| Jan 21, 2004 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-102 | |
| Jan 22, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 103-87 | |
| Jan 24, 2004 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 105-87 | |
| Jan 28, 2004 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 97-90 | |
| Jan 30, 2004 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 101-81 | |
| Feb 02, 2004 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 106-101 | |
| Feb 03, 2004 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 107-93 | |
| Feb 06, 2004 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 96-87 | |
| Feb 08, 2004 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 84-81 | |
| Feb 10, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 106-97 | |
| Feb 11, 2004 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 110-99 | |
| Feb 18, 2004 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-99 | |
| Feb 20, 2004 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 94-93 | |
| Feb 21, 2004 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 94-92 | |
| Feb 24, 2004 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 107-96 | |
| Feb 25, 2004 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 99-92 | |
| Feb 27, 2004 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 91-81 | |
| Feb 28, 2004 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 87-81 | |
| Mar 02, 2004 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 96-88 | |
| Mar 05, 2004 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 78-74 | |
| Mar 07, 2004 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 95-85 | |
| Mar 09, 2004 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 96-92 | |
| Mar 10, 2004 | @ Utah Jazz | L 91-77 | |
| Mar 12, 2004 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 99-74 | |
| Mar 13, 2004 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 102-84 | |
| Mar 15, 2004 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 97-80 | |
| Mar 17, 2004 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 110-85 | |
| Mar 19, 2004 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 90-84 | |
| Mar 21, 2004 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 96-85 | |
| Mar 24, 2004 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 98-89 | |
| Mar 26, 2004 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 99-78 | |
| Mar 28, 2004 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-77 | |
| Mar 30, 2004 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-71 | |
| Mar 31, 2004 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 85-78 | |
| Apr 02, 2004 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-106 | |
| Apr 03, 2004 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-100 | |
| Apr 06, 2004 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 97-90 | |
| Apr 07, 2004 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 87-81 | |
| Apr 09, 2004 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 92-74 | |
| Apr 11, 2004 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 108-107 | |
| Apr 13, 2004 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-104 | |
| Apr 14, 2004 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 97-91 |