The 2003-04 Milwaukee Bucks finished the NBA season with a 41-41 record, securing the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference. Under head coach Terry Porter, the Bucks showed resilience despite lacking a superstar presence. Michael Redd emerged as a key player, leading the team with an average of 21.7 points per game and earning an All-Star selection.
The Bucks’ balanced roster included contributions from Desmond Mason and veteran Toni Kukoč, while T.J. Ford, a promising rookie, added depth at the point guard position. The team excelled in offensive efficiency, ranking among the top ten in points per game.
In the playoffs, the Bucks faced the Detroit Pistons in the first round. Despite a strong effort, Milwaukee was eliminated in five games by the eventual NBA champions. The season was seen as a stepping stone, showcasing the potential of a young and developing squad.
- Regular Season Record: 41-41
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-4
Milwaukee Bucks 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% |
| Michael Redd | 82 | 21.7 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 35.0 | 5 | 18.0 | 5.0 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.0 |
| Keith Van Horn | 25 | 15.7 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 45.8 | 5 | 8.0 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 36.4 |
| Desmond Mason | 82 | 14.4 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 23.1 | 5 | 14.4 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Tim Thomas | 42 | 14.1 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 36.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joe Smith | 76 | 10.9 | 8.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 20.1 | 5 | 13.2 | 10.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Brian Skinner | 56 | 10.5 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 5 | 5.4 | 4.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Toni Kukoč | 73 | 8.4 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 29.2 | 5 | 8.4 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 33.3 |
| T.J. Ford | 55 | 7.1 | 3.2 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 23.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Damon Jones | 82 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 5.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 35.9 | 5 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 7.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 47.6 |
| Brevin Knight | 21 | 5.9 | 2.3 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 5 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Dan Gadzuric | 75 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Erick Strickland | 43 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 43.9 | 3 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Daniel Santiago | 54 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dan Langhi | 2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marcus Haislip | 31 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 50.1 | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joel Przybilla | 5 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Milwaukee Bucks in the 2004 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Detroit Pistons
In the 2004 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Detroit Pistons in the first round. Despite a valiant effort, the Bucks were overpowered by the Pistons' staunch defense and cohesive team play, resulting in a 4-1 series loss. The Bucks' standout player, Michael Redd, delivered strong performances, but it wasn't enough to surmount the eventual NBA champions.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2004 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 108-82 | |
| Apr 21, 2004 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 92-88 | |
| Apr 24, 2004 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 95-85 | |
| Apr 26, 2004 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 109-92 | |
| Apr 29, 2004 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 91-77 |
Milwaukee Bucks 2003-04 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2003-04 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2003 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 95-89 | |
| Oct 31, 2003 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 93-79 | |
| Nov 01, 2003 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 98-68 | |
| Nov 04, 2003 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-107 | |
| Nov 05, 2003 | @ New York Knicks | W 106-90 | |
| Nov 07, 2003 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 105-99 | |
| Nov 08, 2003 | vs. New York Knicks | W 90-87 | |
| Nov 12, 2003 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-99 | |
| Nov 15, 2003 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 100-95 | |
| Nov 18, 2003 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 101-93 | |
| Nov 19, 2003 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 94-86 | |
| Nov 21, 2003 | @ Utah Jazz | L 99-90 | |
| Nov 23, 2003 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 82-62 | |
| Nov 25, 2003 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 95-91 | |
| Nov 28, 2003 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-96 | |
| Nov 29, 2003 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 100-94 | |
| Dec 01, 2003 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 97-87 | |
| Dec 02, 2003 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 106-94 | |
| Dec 05, 2003 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 93-86 | |
| Dec 06, 2003 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 114-109 | |
| Dec 08, 2003 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 91-85 | |
| Dec 10, 2003 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 94-89 | |
| Dec 12, 2003 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 109-95 | |
| Dec 14, 2003 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 108-102 | |
| Dec 16, 2003 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-99 | |
| Dec 17, 2003 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 93-83 | |
| Dec 20, 2003 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 92-87 | |
| Dec 23, 2003 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 83-78 | |
| Dec 26, 2003 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 101-96 | |
| Dec 28, 2003 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 89-74 | |
| Dec 30, 2003 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 101-92 | |
| Jan 02, 2004 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 109-101 | |
| Jan 04, 2004 | @ Washington Wizards | W 100-94 | |
| Jan 05, 2004 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 88-76 | |
| Jan 07, 2004 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 95-87 | |
| Jan 09, 2004 | vs. Miami Heat | W 103-94 | |
| Jan 10, 2004 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-88 | |
| Jan 13, 2004 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 111-103 | |
| Jan 15, 2004 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 86-83 | |
| Jan 17, 2004 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 99-94 | |
| Jan 19, 2004 | @ Orlando Magic | L 106-99 | |
| Jan 21, 2004 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 113-102 | |
| Jan 23, 2004 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 98-86 | |
| Jan 26, 2004 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 93-92 | |
| Jan 28, 2004 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 101-100 | |
| Jan 30, 2004 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-95 | |
| Jan 31, 2004 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 93-83 | |
| Feb 04, 2004 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-89 | |
| Feb 06, 2004 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 105-85 | |
| Feb 07, 2004 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 107-97 | |
| Feb 10, 2004 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 124-117 | |
| Feb 17, 2004 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 127-104 | |
| Feb 18, 2004 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 102-98 | |
| Feb 21, 2004 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-103 | |
| Feb 22, 2004 | @ Washington Wizards | W 113-85 | |
| Feb 24, 2004 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 108-102 | |
| Feb 25, 2004 | @ Boston Celtics | W 106-104 | |
| Feb 27, 2004 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 106-104 | |
| Feb 29, 2004 | vs. Miami Heat | W 108-104 | |
| Mar 03, 2004 | @ Orlando Magic | W 105-97 | |
| Mar 04, 2004 | @ Miami Heat | L 104-98 | |
| Mar 06, 2004 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 106-97 | |
| Mar 08, 2004 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-92 | |
| Mar 10, 2004 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 94-80 | |
| Mar 12, 2004 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 117-111 | |
| Mar 14, 2004 | vs. New York Knicks | L 103-100 | |
| Mar 16, 2004 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-99 | |
| Mar 20, 2004 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 123-111 | |
| Mar 21, 2004 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-103 | |
| Mar 23, 2004 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 112-101 | |
| Mar 24, 2004 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 98-89 | |
| Mar 26, 2004 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 115-105 | |
| Mar 28, 2004 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 111-107 | |
| Mar 30, 2004 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 95-86 | |
| Mar 31, 2004 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-78 | |
| Apr 02, 2004 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 107-89 | |
| Apr 04, 2004 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 90-83 | |
| Apr 06, 2004 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 103-98 | |
| Apr 07, 2004 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 116-107 | |
| Apr 10, 2004 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 92-87 | |
| Apr 12, 2004 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 93-89 | |
| Apr 14, 2004 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 89-87 |