2004 Myanmar cyclone, Aftermath
In the days following the storm, Myanmar's Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement assessed damage in the affected areas to determine needs, and also coordinated relief efforts. The local Red Cross chapter went to the worst affected villages with water, water purification tablets, blankets, and mosquito nets. Many of the affected families were unable to afford rebuilding their homes. Myanmar's National Disaster Relief Committee distributed 500 tons of concrete and 50,000 roofing sheets to help rebuild homes.


2004 Myanmar cyclone, Aftermath
By June 8, all displaced residents were either staying with relatives or returned to their homes, with the reconstruction or resettlement process expected to take up to nine months. Myanmar's then-Prime Minister Khin Nyunt surveyed the damaged areas and held a ceremony on June 7 in Sittwe, where domestic donations were transferred to the government in "the spirit of national consolidation". The Prime Minister stated that the country rarely experiences devastating cyclones due to their strong religious beliefs.


2004 Myanmar cyclone, Aftermath
A group of 35 Rohingya people from Yangon took a tour of Rakhine State after the storm, despite they are usually banned from the region. The group donated about $267,000 (USD), although due to their minority status in the country, the aid did not help other Rohingyas in the state, who also did not receive assistance from the government.


2004 Myanmar cyclone, Aftermath
In response to the aid request, various United Nations agencies sent $175,000 (USD) worth of financial or material assistance to the country. The World Food Programme provided 50 kg (110 lb) of rice to 3,700 families for three months, and UNICEF provided medicines, corrugated sheeting, and latrine slabs. The government of Japan donated about ¥10 million worth of supplies, including blankets and water. The Chinese Red Cross donated about $20,000 (USD) worth of relief. Eight other governments and Red Cross chapters donated CHF331,432 francs worth of aid or supplies.


2004 NACAC U23 Championships in Athletics
The 3rd NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics were held inSherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, on July 30-August 1, 2004. For thefirst time the event wasopen for athletes younger than 23 years rather than 25 years. A detailedreport on the results was given.


2004 NACAC U23 Championships in Athletics, Medal summary
Medal winners are published. Complete results can be found on the Athletics Canada, on the AtletismoCR, and the CACACwebsite.


2004 NACAC U23 Championships in Athletics, Medal summary, Women
†: Julie Bourgon from  Canada started as guest in the discus throw event and became 2nd with 49.92 m.‡: Michelle Fournier and Nathalie Thénor, both from  Canada, started as guests in the hammer throw event and became 3rd and 4th with 58.14 m and 57.82 m, respectively.


2004 NACAC U23 Championships in Athletics, Participation
The participation of 243 athletes from 26 countries was reported.


2004 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics – Results
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2004 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics – Results
These are the full results of the 2004 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics which took place between July 30 and August 1, 2004, at Université de Sherbrooke Stadium in Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.


2004 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics – Results, Men's results, 100 meters
HeatsWind: Heat 1: 0.0 m/s, Heat 2: -0.4 m/s, Heat 3: 0.0 m/s


2004 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics – Results, Men's results, 200 meters
HeatsWind: Heat 1: -0.5 m/s, Heat 2: +0.1 m/s, Heat 3: -1.4 m/s


2004 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2004 Buffalo Funds - NAIA Men's Division I  Basketball Tournament was held in March at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. This was the 67th annual NAIA DI basketball tournament and featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format. This was the third year the tournament was held in Kansas City. The 2004 NAIA National Championship game featured the #1 ranked Cougars of Mountain State and the #6 ranked Eagles of Concordia University (CA). This match up was a repeat of the 2003 tournament. The Cougars defeated the Eagles 74–70. The other teams that rounded out the NAIA National Semifinals were Georgetown College (KY) and University of Mobile, respectively.


2004 NAIA Football National Championship
The 2004 NAIA Football Championship Series concluded on December 18, 2004 with the championship game played at Jim Carroll Stadium in Savannah, Tennessee. The game was won by the Carroll Fighting Saints over the Saint Francis Cougars by a score of 15–13.


2004 NAIA football rankings
One human poll made up the 2004 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) football rankings, sometimes called the NAIA Coaches' Poll or the football ratings. Once the regular season was complete, the NAIA sponsored a playoff to determine the year's national champion. A final poll was then taken after completion of the 2004 NAIA Football National Championship.


2004 NAIA football rankings, Leading vote-getters
Since the inception of the Coaches' Poll in 1999, the #1 ranking in the various weekly polls has been held by only a select group of teams. Through the postseason poll of the 2004 season, the teams and the number of times they have held the #1 weekly ranking are shown below. The number of times a team has been ranked #1 in the postseason poll (the national champion) is shown in parentheses.


2004 NAIA football rankings, Leading vote-getters
In 1999, the results of a postseason poll, if one was conducted, are not known. Therefore, an additional poll has been presumed, and the #1 postseason ranking has been credited to the postseason tournament champion, the Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series
The 2004 NASCAR Busch Series began on February 14 and ended on November 20. Martin Truex Jr. of Chance 2 Motorsports won the championship.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Hershey's Kisses 300
The Hershey's Kisses 300 started on February 14 but was postponed to February 16 due to rain. The race was held at Daytona International Speedway. Martin Truex Jr. won the pole. This was the first of NASCAR's top national touring series races to be broadcast in high definition.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Hershey's Kisses 300
Failed to qualify: Mike Harmon (#24), David Keith (#95), Stanton Barrett (#91), Kevin Conway (#51), Stan Boyd (#57), Regan Smith (#56), Kim Crosby (#28), Robby Benton (#39), Mark Martin (#9), Brian Conz (#05), Norm Benning (#84)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Goody's Headache Powder 200
The Goody's Headache Powder 200 was held on February 21 at North Carolina Speedway. Johnny Benson won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Goody's Headache Powder 200
Failed to qualify: Kenny Wallace (#23)*, Shane Sieg (#51), Eddie Beahr (#94), Paul Wolfe (#6), Jerry Reary (#41)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sam's Town 300
The Sam's Town 300 was held on March 6 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mike Bliss won the pole. Johnny Sauter, who finished in 16th suffered a 25-point penalty after the race for cursing in his on-air interview.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sam's Town 300
Failed to qualify: Andy Ponstein (#39), David Starr (#50), Larry Gunselman (#72), Damon Lusk (#74), Bruce Bechtel (#52), Randy Briggs (#85)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Diamond Hill Plywood 200
The Diamond Hill Plywood 200 was held on March 20 at Darlington Raceway. Kyle Busch won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sharpie Professional 250
The Sharpie Professional 250 was held on March 27 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Greg Biffle won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sharpie Professional 250
Failed to qualify: Justin Ashburn (#16), Butch Jarvis (#53), Mike Potter (#0)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, O'Reilly 300
The O'Reilly 300 was held on April 3 at Texas Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, O'Reilly 300
Failed to qualify: Stan Boyd (#51), Brad Teague (#39), Blake Mallory (#0), Donnie Neuenberger (#77), Justin Ashburn (#16), Bruce Bechtel (#52)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Pepsi 300
The Pepsi 300 was held on April 10 at Nashville Superspeedway. Martin Truex Jr. won the pole. Michael Waltrip won the race after Robby Gordon, Johnny Benson, Clint Bowyer, and Kyle Busch tangled on the backstretch while battling for the lead.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Pepsi 300
Failed to qualify: Shane Wallace (#63), Stan Boyd (#51), Justin Ashburn (#16), Chad Chaffin (#77), Mike Harmon (#24), Greg Sacks (#0), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Jimmy Kitchens (#97), Eddie Beahr (#94), Norm Benning (#84), Brad Baker (#85)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Aaron's 312 (Talladega)
The Aaron's 312 was held on April 24 at Talladega Superspeedway. Clint Bowyer won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Stater Brothers 300 presented by Gatorade
The Stater Brothers 300 presented by Gatorade was held on May 1 at California Speedway. Jason Leffler won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Stater Brothers 300 presented by Gatorade
Failed to qualify: Johnny Borneman III (#35), David Starr (#50), Bruce Bechtel (#57), Stanton Barrett (#91)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Charter 250
The Charter 250 was held on May 8 at Gateway International Raceway. Martin Truex Jr. won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Charter 250
Failed to qualify: Clint Vahsholtz (#90), Brad Teague (#53), Shane Wallace (#63), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Randy Briggs (#85)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Funai 250
The Funai 250 was held on May 14 at Richmond International Raceway. Kyle Busch won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Goulds Pumps/ITT Industries 200
The Goulds Pumps/ITT Industries 200 was held on May 23 at Nazareth Speedway. Kyle Busch won the pole. This was the last race at Nazareth. Jason Rudd, who finished 42nd, suffered a 25-point penalty for unknown reasons.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Carquest Auto Parts 300
The Carquest Auto Parts 300 was held on May 29 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Greg Biffle won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Carquest Auto Parts 300
Failed to qualify: Regan Smith (#56), J. J. Yeley (#18)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, MBNA America 200
The MBNA America 200 was held on June 5–7 at Dover International Speedway. David Green won the pole. Ron Hornaday Jr., who finished 29th, suffered a 25-point penalty for cursing in a radio interview during the race


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Federated Auto Parts 300
The Federated Auto Parts 300 was held on June 12 at Nashville Superspeedway. Martin Truex Jr. won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Federated Auto Parts 300
Failed to qualify: Justin Ashburn (#16), Joe Buford (#53), Steven Christian (#34), Eddie Beahr (#94), David Keith (#0)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Meijer 300 presented by Oreo
The Meijer 300 presented by Oreo was held on June 19 at Kentucky Speedway. Martin Truex Jr. won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Meijer 300 presented by Oreo
Failed to qualify: Brad Teague (#52), Shawna Robinson (#91), Stuart Kirby (#65), Justin Ashburn (#16), Chris Horn (#58)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Alan Kulwicki 250
The Alan Kulwicki 250 was held on June 26 at The Milwaukee Mile. David Stremme won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo
The Winn-Dixie 250 presented by PepsiCo was held on July 2 at Daytona International Speedway. Mike Bliss won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Tropicana Twister 300
The Twister 300 was held on July 10 at Chicagoland Speedway. Bobby Hamilton Jr. won the pole. Justin Labonte won his first (and only) race, and this win is one of the biggest upsets in the Grand National Series history. With the win, there are three Labonte's with wins in NASCAR.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Tropicana Twister 300
Failed to qualify: Jeff Fuller (#88), Blake Mallory (#51), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Carl Long (#07), Larry Hollenbeck (#62), Stanton Barrett (#91), Kevin Conway (#56)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Siemens 200
The Siemens 200 was held on July 24 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Jamie McMurray won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Siemens 200
Failed to qualify: David Keith (#0), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Randy MacDonald (#71), Bill Hoff (#93), Stuart Kirby (#65)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, ITT Industries & Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250
The ITT Industries & Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250 was held on July 31 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Martin Truex Jr. won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, ITT Industries & Goulds Pumps Salute to the Troops 250
Failed to qualify: Mike Harmon (#08), Ron Barfield (#97), Ryck Sanders (#07), Tim Edwards (#73)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Kroger 200 presented by Tom Raper RVs
The Kroger 200 presented by Tom Raper RVs was held on August 7 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Johnny Sauter won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Kroger 200 presented by Tom Raper RVs
Failed to qualify: John Hayden (#16), Brad Teague (#52), Kenny Hendrick (#35), Roland Isaacs (#71), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Butch Jarvis (#53), Dana White (#51)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Cabela's 250
The Cabela's 250 was held on August 21 at Michigan International Speedway. Martin Truex Jr. won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Cabela's 250
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#71), Tony Stewart (#81), Paul Menard (#11), Skip Smith (#67), Shelby Howard (#35), Todd Szegedy (#7)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Food City 250
The Food City 250 was held on August 27 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Food City 250
Failed to qualify: Brad Teague (#52), Joe Buford (#53), Mike Potter (#0), Cam Strader (#06), Morgan Shepherd (#51), Rick Markle (#68), Caleb Holman (#96), John Hayden (#16)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Target House 300
The Target House 300 was held on September 4 at California Speedway. Casey Mears won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Emerson Radio 250
The Emerson Radio 250 was held on September 10 at Richmond International Raceway. Kasey Kahne won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Emerson Radio 250
Failed to qualify: Mike Potter (#0), Todd Bodine (#31), Justin Labonte (#44), Eric McClure (#04), Jay Sauter (#75), Kevin Lepage (#71), Tim Sauter (#56), Eddie Beahr (#94), Wayne Edwards (#70), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Tina Gordon (#39)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Stacker 200 presented by YJ Stinger
The Stacker 200 presented by YJ Stinger was on held September 25 at Dover International Speedway. Kasey Kahne won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Stacker 200 presented by YJ Stinger
Failed to qualify: Morgan Shepherd (#71), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Matt Kobyluck (#40), Bill Hoff (#93), Stan Boyd (#65)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Mr. Goodcents 300
The Mr. Goodcents 300 was held on October 9 at Kansas Speedway. Paul Menard won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Mr. Goodcents 300
Failed to qualify: John Hayden (#16), Brad Teague (#52), Stan Boyd (#71), Shane Hall (#28), Morgan Shepherd (#0), Chris Horn (#58), Kenny Hendrick (#51), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Bill Eversole (#56), Randy Briggs (#85), Clint Vahsholtz (#90)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Lowe's presents the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 300
The Lowe's presents the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 300 was held on October 15 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Casey Mears won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Lowe's presents the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 300
Failed to qualify: Paul Menard (#11), Eric McClure (#04), Kertus Davis (#0), Kenny Hendrick (#51), Brad Teague (#52), Gus Wasson (#10), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Scott Lynch (#6), Jimmy Henderson (#63), Tina Gordon (#39), Travis Geisler (#36), Brian Sockwell (#41), Robby Benton (#03), Larry Hollenbeck (#62)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sam's Town 250 benefitting St. Jude
The Sam's Town 250 benefitting St. Jude was held on October 23 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Martin Truex Jr. won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Sam's Town 250 benefitting St. Jude
Failed to qualify: Joe Buford (#53), Kertus Davis (#0), Jason White (#71), Shane Hall (#28), Bruce Bechtel (#52), Kenny Hendrick (#51), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Tina Gordon (#39), Todd Shafer (#40), Stan Boyd (#70), David Ragan (#95)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Aaron's 312 (Atlanta)
The Aaron's 312 was held on October 30 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mike Bliss won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Aaron's 312 (Atlanta)
Failed to qualify: John Hayden (#16), Blake Mallory (#51), Kevin Conway (#67), Todd Bodine (#31), Tina Gordon (#39), Mark Gibson (#34), Jimmy Kitchens (#77)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Bashas' Supermarkets 200
The Bashas' Supermarkets 200 was held on November 6 at Phoenix International Raceway. Kyle Busch won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Bashas' Supermarkets 200
Failed to qualify: Eric Jones (#73), Charlie Bradberry (#35), Kevin Lepage (#71), Brad Teague (#52), John Borneman III (#83), Kertus Davis (#0), Joey Miller (#98), Mike Harmon (#54), Clint Vahsholtz (#90), Tina Gordon (#39), Kenny Hendrick (#51)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, BI-LO 200
The final BI-LO 200 was held on November 13 at Darlington Raceway. Martin Truex Jr. won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, BI-LO 200
Failed to qualify: Aaron Fike (#43), Kevin Lepage (#71), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Randy Briggs (#85), Norm Benning (#84), Mike Harmon (#54), Jimmy Spencer (#98), Carl Long (#83)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Ford 300
The Ford 300 was held on November 20 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Casey Mears won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Races, Ford 300
Failed to qualify: Kertus Davis (#0), Mark Green (#26), Eric McClure (#04), Kevin Lepage (#71), Gus Wasson (#10), Tina Gordon (#39), Dion Ciccarelli (#84), Jimmy Kitchens (#77), Jeff Fuller (#88), Blake Mallory (#28)


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Results and standings, Drivers' Championship
(key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. Italics – Pole position set by 2004 Owner's points. * – Led Laps.


2004 NASCAR Busch Series, Rookie of the Year
19-year-old Kyle Busch easily won Rookie of the Year honors in 2004, as he won five races and finished second in points. Runner-up Paul Menard started the year with Andy Petree Racing, then finished the season at Dale Earnhardt, Inc.. Clint Bowyer and J. J. Yeley ran partial schedules and had seven and four top-tens, respectively, while Travis Geisler and Stan Boyd ran with teams on limited budgets. Last-place-finisher Billy Parker, younger brother of Hank Parker Jr., started the season with the new Rusty Wallace, Inc. team, but was released during the season.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the tenth season of the Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. Bobby Hamilton of Bobby Hamilton Racing won the championship.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, 2004 teams and drivers, Part-time teams
Note: If under "team", the owner's name is listed and in italics, that means the name of the race team that fielded the truck is unknown.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Florida Dodge Dealers 250
The Florida Dodge Dealers 250 was held February 13 at Daytona International Speedway. Terry Cook won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Failed to qualify: Kelly Sutton (#02), Phil Bonifield (#25), L. W. Miller (#28), Greg Sacks (#48), Loni Richardson (#0)


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Easycare Vehicle Contracts 200
The inaugural EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 was held March 13 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. David Reutimann won the pole. Toyota's First Pole in the Truck series. This race suffered a scary crash on lap 45, involving Rick Crawford, Tina Gordon, and Hank Parker Jr..


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Easycare Vehicle Contracts 200
Failed to qualify: Greg Sacks (#48), L. W. Miller (#28), Loni Richardson (#0)


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 250
The Kroger 250 was held April 17 at Martinsville Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 250
Failed to qualify: Geoff Bodine (#03), Chris Wimmer (#63), Johnny Sauter (#43), David Froelich (#57), Kelly Sutton (#02), Wayne Edwards (#48), Richard Hampton (#19), Ricky Gonzalez (#93), Craig Wood (#73)


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, UAW/GM Ohio 250
For the first time in 50 years a NASCAR race was held in Ohio. The UAW/GM Ohio 250 was held May 16 at Mansfield Motorsports Speedway. Jack Sprague was awarded the pole after rain washed out qualifying.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, UAW/GM Ohio 250
Failed to qualify: Kevin Love (#67), Robert Huffman (#12), David Froelich Jr. (#57), Richard Hampton (#19), Craig Wood (#73), J. C. Stout (#91), Sean Murphy (#30), David Ragan (#66), Chris Winter (#05), Randy Van Zant (#83), Jim Walker (#74)


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Infineon 200
The Infineon 200 was held May 21 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. David Starr won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, MBNA America 200
The MBNA America 200 was held June 4 at Dover International Speedway. Carl Edwards won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, O'Reilly 400K
The O'Reilly 400K was held June 11 at Texas Motor Speedway. Ted Musgrave won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, O'Reilly 200
The O'Reilly 200 was held June 19 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Jack Sprague won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, O'Reilly 200
Failed to qualify: Darren Shaw (#04), Jarod Robie (#98), Paul White (#77), Scotty Sands (#97), Dennis Hannel (#94)


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Black Cat Fireworks 200
The Black Cat Fireworks 200 was held June 25 at The Milwaukee Mile. Ted Musgrave won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, O'Reilly Auto Parts 250
The O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 was held July 3 at Kansas Speedway. Dennis Setzer won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Built Ford Tough 225
The Built Ford Tough 225 was held July 10 at Kentucky Speedway. Dennis Setzer won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200
The Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 was held July 17 at Gateway International Raceway. Jack Sprague won the pole. This race would be the final to feature unlimited Green-White-Checkered finishing attempts until 2017, as this race took four attempts to finish under green.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Line-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners 200
The Line-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners 200 was held July 31 at Michigan International Speedway. Dennis Setzer won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Power Stroke Diesel 200
The Power Stroke Diesel 200 was held August 6 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Jack Sprague won the pole. This race marked the NASCAR debut for Denny Hamlin.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Toyota Tundra 200
The Toyota Tundra 200 was held August 14 at Nashville Superspeedway. Local product Bobby Hamilton Jr. won the pole, and his father, Bobby Hamilton, won the race. Both Hamiltons considered Nashville their home track.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline Maxlife
The O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline Maxlife was held August 25 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Ken Schrader won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline Maxlife
Failed to qualify: Kelly Sutton (#02), Eric McClure (#72), Darren Shaw (#04), Ryan McGlynn (#00), Loni Richardson (#0), Nicholas Tucker (#48), Craig Wood(#73), Chris Winter (#05)


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 200
The Kroger 200 was held September 9 at Richmond International Raceway. Jamie McMurray won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 200
Failed to qualify: Jay Sauter (#06), Lance Hooper (#13), Tony Raines (#40), Mark McFarland (#59), Kelly Sutton (#02), Wayne Edwards (#93), Kyle Beattie (#0), Craig Wood (#73), J. C. Stout (#91), James Hylton (#48)


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Sylvania 200
The Sylvania 200 was held September 18 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Despite starting several hours later than scheduled due to rain from Hurricane Ivan and with the threat of darkness, all 200 laps were completed, although the race ended under caution at the scheduled distance after it was deemed too dark to have an attempt at a Green-White-Checkered finish due to a crash with less than 3 to go.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Las Vegas 350
The Las Vegas 350 was held September 25 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, American Racing Wheels 200
The American Racing Wheels 200 was held October 2 at California Speedway. Travis Kvapil won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Silverado 350K
The Silverado 350K was held October 16 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Silverado 350K
Failed to qualify: Jay Sauter (#06), Wayne Edwards (#77), Loni Richardson (#0), Blake Mallory (#35)


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 200
The Kroger 200 was held October 23 at Martinsville Speedway. Bobby Hamilton won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Kroger 200
Failed to qualify: Robbie Ferguson (#93), Tony Raines (#40), Davin Scites (#20), Darrell Waltrip (#11), Jim Walker (#74), Eric King (#00), Tam Topham (#70), Craig Wood (#13)


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Chevy Silverado 150
The Chevy Silverado 150 was held November 5 at Phoenix International Raceway. Jack Sprague won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Darlington 200
The Darlington 200 was held November 13 at Darlington Raceway after rain washed out the race November 12. The race was moved to Saturday as part of a day-night doubleheader on the Southern 500 weekend. Carl Edwards won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Ford 200
The Ford 200 was held November 19 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. David Reutimann won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Races, Ford 200
Failed to qualify: Sammy Sanders (#04), Brad Keselowski (#63), Shigeaki Hattori (#01), Derrike Cope (#48), Todd Bodine (#30), Jeff Jefferson (#03), Scott Lynch (#59), Ken Weaver (#08), Danny Bagwell (#41)


2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Rookie of the Year
34-year-old David Reutimann, driving for the start-up Darrell Waltrip Motorsports, clinched the 2004 Rookie of the Year title, posting four top-fives and winning two poles. Runner-up Tracy Hines had two top-tens for ThorSport Racing, while neither Brandon Whitt nor Chase Montgomery had a top-ten. Shane Sieg, Kelly Sutton, Ken Weaver, Chris Wimmer and Brad Keselowski had only part-time runs, while Shelby Howard was released from his ride early in the season.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
The 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series was the 56th season of professional stock car racing in the United States and the 33rd modern-era Cup series season. The season began on Saturday, February 7, and ended on Sunday, November 21. Kurt Busch, who drove a Ford for Roush Racing, was the Nextel Cup champion. It would be the last time until 2012 that the championship would be won by someone other than Tony Stewart or Jimmie Johnson.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
This was the first season that NASCAR utilized the Chase for the Nextel Cup format that began with the Sylvania 300 on Sunday, September 19. Under the format rules, the top 10 drivers (and any additional drivers within 400 points of the leader) by the end of the 26th race would be eligible to compete in a final 10-race playoff to determine the NASCAR Nextel Cup champion. Following the 26th race, the eligible drivers would have their points reset to bring the drivers closer together in the standings, with only five points separating each driver. The season would then continue as normal, with the driver with the most points at the end of the season becoming the champion.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
The NASCAR Manufacturers' Championship was won by Chevrolet when they captured 26 wins and 266 points. Ford finished in second place with 10 wins, and 224 points, while Dodge followed in third with 4 wins and 194 points.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
This was the first year for the new series sponsorship. Mobile phone provider Nextel assumed sponsorship of the NASCAR championship series from cigarette brand Winston. Winston was the title sponsor of the Cup Series for 33 seasons, from 1971 to 2003. Nextel would become only the second title sponsor in Cup Series history. This was also the first year for Sunoco as it replaced Unocal 76 Brand as the official fuel of NASCAR. Sunoco would become only the second gas company to be NASCAR's official fuel since Unocal had been the official fuel since the sport's inception in 1948.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
The season was also marked by tragedy. On October 24, a charter airplane owned by Hendrick Motorsports crashed at Bull Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, near Martinsville Speedway. Ten people aboard the plane died, including four relatives of team owner Rick Hendrick, as well as Randy Dorton, Hendrick's chief engine builder. Jimmie Johnson, a Hendrick driver, had won the race, but the post-race victory ceremony was canceled as words spread of the incident.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
2004 was the first season without Pontiac (though a few Pontiacs without factory support ran several early-season races).


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
It was the last season until 2021 without Clint Bowyer, and the same time before Denny Hamlin joins NASCAR as a driver (he ran the last 7 races in 2005 before joining full-time in 2006).


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Budweiser Shootout
The exhibition Budweiser Shootout was held on February 7 at Daytona International Speedway.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Gatorade Twin 125s
The Gatorade 125s qualifying for the Daytona 500 were held on February 12 at Daytona International Speedway.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Subway 400
The final Subway 400 was held on February 22 at North Carolina Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
The UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 was held on March 7 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Kasey Kahne won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Golden Corral 500
The Golden Corral 500 was held on March 14 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Carolina Dodge Dealers 400
The Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 was held on March 21 at Darlington Raceway. Kasey Kahne won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Food City 500
The Food City 500 was held on March 28 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Samsung/Radio Shack 500
The Samsung/Radio Shack 500 was held on April 4 at Texas Motor Speedway. Bobby Labonte won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Samsung/Radio Shack 500
Failed to qualify: Kyle Busch (#84), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Andy Hillenburg (#80), Andy Belmont (#02)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Advance Auto Parts 500
The Advance Auto Parts 500 was held on April 18 at Martinsville Speedway. Jeff Gordon won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Aaron's 499
The Aaron's 499 was held on April 25 at Talladega Superspeedway. Ricky Rudd won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Aaron's 499
Failed to qualify: Larry Foyt (#14), Todd Bodine (#98), Kirk Shelmerdine (#72)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Auto Club 500
The Auto Club 500 was held on May 2 at California Speedway. Kasey Kahne won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy American Revolution 400
The Chevy American Revolution 400 was held on May 15 at Richmond International Raceway. Brian Vickers won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Nextel Open
The Nextel Open was held on May 22 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Dave Blaney won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Nextel All-Star Challenge
The Nextel All-Star Challenge was held on May 22 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Rusty Wallace won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Coca-Cola 600
The Coca-Cola 600 was held on May 30 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Coca-Cola 600
Failed to qualify: Steve Park (#7), Todd Bodine (#37), Carl Long (#46), Stanton Barrett (#94), Geoff Bodine (#98), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Jeff Fultz (#78), Kirk Shelmerdine (#72), Andy Hillenburg (#80)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, MBNA America 400 "A Salute to Heroes"
The MBNA America 400 "A Salute to Heroes" was held on June 6 at Dover International Speedway. Jeremy Mayfield won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, MBNA America 400 "A Salute to Heroes"
Failed to qualify: Hermie Sadler (#02), Todd Bodine (#37), Larry Gunselman (#98)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pocono 500
The Pocono 500 was held on June 13 at Pocono Raceway. Kasey Kahne won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, DHL 400
The DHL 400 was held on June 20 at Michigan International Speedway. Jeff Gordon won the pole. Kasey Kahne got his fourth second-place finish of the season.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Dodge/Save Mart 350
The Dodge/Save Mart 350 was held on June 27 at Infineon Raceway. Jeff Gordon won the pole and led 92 of the 110 laps en route to victory.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pepsi 400
The Pepsi 400 was held on July 3 at Daytona International Speedway. Jeff Gordon won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pepsi 400
Failed to qualify: Chad Blount (#37), Tony Raines (#23), Derrike Cope (#94), Kirk Shelmerdine (#72), Eric McClure (#04), Kenny Wallace (#00)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Tropicana 400
The Tropicana 400 was held on July 11 at Chicagoland Speedway. Jeff Gordon won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Tropicana 400
Failed to qualify: Todd Bodine (#98), Greg Sacks (#13), Kirk Shelmerdine (#72)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Siemens 300
The Siemens 300 was held on July 25 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Siemens 300
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#51), Kyle Busch (#84), Ryan McGlynn (#00)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pennsylvania 500
The Pennsylvania 500 was held on August 1 at Pocono Raceway. Casey Mears won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pennsylvania 500
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#51), Andy Hillenburg (#37), A. J. Henriksen (#90)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Brickyard 400
The Brickyard 400 was held on August 8 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Casey Mears won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Brickyard 400
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#51), Hermie Sadler (#02), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Greg Sacks (#13), Andy Hillenburg (#37), Geoff Bodine (#34), Kirk Shelmerdine (#72)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen
The Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen was held on August 15 at Watkins Glen International. Jimmie Johnson started on the pole after qualifying was rained out. Tony Stewart put up a spectacular race, narrowly beating Ron Fellows for the win.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen
Failed to qualify: Scott Pruett (#39), Boris Said (#36), Klaus Graf (#59), Stanton Barrett (#52)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, GFS Marketplace 400
The GFS Marketplace 400 was held on August 22 at Michigan International Speedway. Jimmie Johnson started on the pole after qualifying was rained out.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, GFS Marketplace 400
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#51), Kerry Earnhardt (#33), Kyle Busch (#84), Kenny Wallace (#00), J. J. Yeley (#11), Mike Wallace (#35), Stan Boyd (#79), Stanton Barrett (#37)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sharpie 500
The Sharpie 500 was held on August 28 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Jeff Gordon won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Sharpie 500
Failed to qualify: Hermie Sadler (#02), Stanton Barrett (#52), Brad Teague (#72), Tony Ave (#80), Ryan McGlynn (#00)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pop Secret 500
The inaugural Pop Secret 500 was held on September 5 at California Speedway. Brian Vickers won the pole. Portions of this race were filmed for the movie Herbie Fully Loaded. Kasey Kahne got his fifth second-place finish of the season.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Pop Secret 500
Failed to qualify: Morgan Shepherd (#89), Kirk Shelmerdine (#72), Hermie Sadler (#02), Kevin Lepage (#37), Mike Wallace (#35)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy Rock and Roll 400
The Chevy Rock and Roll 400 was held on September 11 at Richmond International Raceway. Ryan Newman won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy Rock and Roll 400
Failed to qualify: Johnny Sauter (#33), Tony Raines (#51), Kevin Lepage (#37), Greg Sacks (#13), Hermie Sadler (#02), Brad Teague (#92), Ryan McGlynn (#00), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Carl Long (#80)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Races, Chevy Rock and Roll 400
Making The Chase - Starting with this year, and every year following until 2017, the fall race at Richmond served as the end of the Cup Series' regular season and as the cut off for making the Chase for the Cup. The Chase field for 2004 consisted of the following drivers:


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Sylvania 300
The Sylvania 300 was held on September 19 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Despite the rain washing out the qualifying, the starting lineup was set by owner's points, and Jeff Gordon started on the front row. This was the first race of the new 10-race playoff format.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Sylvania 300
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#37), Martin Truex Jr. (#1), Johnny Sauter (#33), Greg Sacks (#13), Ryan McGlynn (#00), Carl Long (#46), Tony Raines (#92), Stan Boyd (#79)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, MBNA America 400
The MBNA America 400 was held on September 26 at Dover International Speedway. Jeremy Mayfield won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, MBNA America 400
Failed to qualify: Hermie Sadler (#02), Derrike Cope (#80), Greg Sacks (#13), Carl Long (#00), Kenny Hendrick (#35), Stanton Barrett (#92), Mike Garvey (#75)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, EA Sports 500
The EA Sports 500 was held on October 3 at Talladega Superspeedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole. At the finish line, on the last lap, Elliott Sadler flipped over just as he had done in the same race in 2003. He was uninjured, though.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, EA Sports 500
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#37), Kirk Shelmerdine (#72), Carl Long (#80)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Banquet 400 presented by ConAgra Foods
The Banquet 400 presented by ConAgra Foods was held on October 10 at Kansas Speedway. Joe Nemechek won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Banquet 400 presented by ConAgra Foods
Failed to qualify: Mike Garvey (#75), Mike Wallace (#35), Carl Long (#00), Morgan Shepherd (#89)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, UAW-GM Quality 500
The UAW-GM Quality 500 was held on October 16 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, UAW-GM Quality 500
Failed to qualify: Kenny Wallace (#00), Derrike Cope (#94), Mike Wallace (#35), Carl Long (#00), Kirk Shelmerdine (#72), Larry Foyt (#59), Hermie Sadler (#02), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Geoff Bodine (#98)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Subway 500
The Subway 500 was held on October 24 at Martinsville Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Subway 500
Failed to qualify: Carl Long (#46), Brad Teague (#94), Greg Sacks (#13), Ryan McGlynn (#00), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Mike Garvey (#75), Klaus Graf (#59)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500
The Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 was held on October 31 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Ryan Newman won the pole.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500
Failed to qualify: Scott Riggs (#10), Scott Wimmer (#22), Kerry Earnhardt (#33), Johnny Sauter (#09), Hermie Sadler (#02), Mike Wallace (#4), Derrike Cope (#94), Randy LaJoie (#98), Greg Sacks (#13), Larry Foyt (#59), Kirk Shelmerdine (#72), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Andy Belmont (#80), Larry Hollenbeck (#62), Kenny Wallace (#00)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Checker Auto Parts 500
The Checker Auto Parts 500 was held on November 7 at Phoenix International Raceway. Ryan Newman won the pole. Race extended to 315 laps / 315 miles due to green-white-checkered finish. The race at Phoenix was very cloudy and a short chance of rain in cold weather.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Checker Auto Parts 500
Failed to qualify: Mike Garvey (#75), Tony Raines (#51), Stanton Barrett (#94), Mario Gosselin (#80), Ryan McGlynn (#00), Geoff Bodine (#93), Kirk Shelmerdine (#72)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Mountain Dew Southern 500
The Mountain Dew Southern 500 was held on November 14 at Darlington Raceway. Qualifying was canceled due to rain and the starting lineup was set by owner's points. Kurt Busch was the points leader and sat on the front row. Jimmie Johnson completed a sweep at Darlington while Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman were eliminated from Chase contention by being greater than 156 points behind the points leader.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Mountain Dew Southern 500
Failed to qualify: Kevin Lepage (#37), John Andretti (#14), Derrike Cope (#94), Carl Long (#00), Travis Kvapil (#06)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Ford 400
The Ford 400 was held on November 21 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Kurt Busch won the pole. This race was known as the deciding race of the 2004 Nextel Cup champion, in which five drivers were still mathematically alive for the championship including the points leader, Kurt Busch with an 18-point margin ahead of Jimmie Johnson, who earned the most wins in 2004, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and veteran Mark Martin. Those five chasers are separated by an 82-point margin from first to fifth for the final race.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Ford 400
At the start of lap 1, Hermie Sadler got turned sideways while Mike Bliss was spun around but Johnson survived the wreck in the following caution. On lap 93, championship leader Kurt Busch lost a tire when he entered pit road, he lost the championship lead to Jeff Gordon, though Busch took back the points lead. With 3 laps to go, race leader Ryan Newman made some contact and lost the right side of the tire, the caution was out and set a Green-white-checkered finish at Homestead.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Ford 400
At the restart, Greg Biffle held off the hard-charging Hendrick teams of Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon for the race lead and took the checkered flag to win the Ford 400, while Johnson and Gordon finished 2nd and 3rd. Kurt Busch won the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Championship with 8 points ahead of Johnson, the closest margin in Cup history (until the 2011 season, won by Tony Stewart. Stewart and Carl Edwards were tied following the 2011 season's last race, the Cup going to Stewart by virtue of more wins on the season, 5 to 1 respectively.)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Chase for the Nextel Cup, Ford 400
Failed to qualify: Kyle Petty (#45), Johnny Sauter (#09), Mike Garvey (#75), Tony Raines (#51), Kevin Lepage (#37), Todd Bodine (#50), Larry Foyt (#70), J. J. Yeley (#11), Randy LaJoie (#98), Morgan Shepherd (#89), Kirk Shelmerdine (#72), Carl Long (#80), Geoff Bodine (#93)


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Final points standings
11. Jamie McMurray – 459712. Bobby Labonte – 427713. Kasey Kahne – 427414. Kevin Harvick – 422815. Dale Jarrett – 421416. Rusty Wallace – 396017. Greg Biffle – 390218. Jeff Burton – 390219. Joe Nemechek – 387820. Michael Waltrip – 387821. Sterling Marlin – 385722. Casey Mears – 369023. Robby Gordon – 364624. Ricky Rudd – 361525. Brian Vickers – 352126. Terry Labonte – 351927. Scott Wimmer – 319828. Brendan Gaughan – 316529. Scott Riggs – 309030. Jeff Green – 305431. Ken Schrader – 303232. Ward Burton – 292933. Kyle Petty – 281134. Ricky Craven – 208635. Jimmy Spencer – 196936. Johnny Sauter – 143037. Carl Edwards – 142438. Dave Blaney – 134739. Bobby Hamilton Jr. – 127140. Derrike Cope – 105841. Todd Bodine – 98642. Morgan Shepherd – 92543. Kevin Lepage – 915


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Full Drivers' Championship
Bold - Pole position awarded by time. Italics - Pole position set by owner's points standings. * – Most laps led.


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Rookie of the Year
The Rookie of the year battle in 2004 marked the first time since 1998 that a rookie driver did not visit victory lane. The winner of the battle was dark horse candidate Kasey Kahne, who went from a 41st-place finish at the season opening Daytona 500, to being narrowly defeated by Matt Kenseth the next week at Rockingham, and he never looked back, grabbing fourteen top ten finishes and thirteen top-five finishes, as well as a couple of pole positions. Pre


2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Rookie of the Year
-season favorites Scott Wimmer and Brian Vickers struggled, although Wimmer placed third in the Daytona 500, but neither made competitive strides during the season. Brendan Gaughan was a pleasant surprise, posting four top tens and finishing runner-up to Kahne for the award, while Scott Riggs only had two-top ten finishes. The only other rookie, Johnny Sauter, was released from his ride mid-season and never made a challenge for the top honor.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open
The 2004 NASDAQ-100 Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 20th edition of the Miami Masters and was part of the Masters Series of the 2004 ATP Tour and of Tier I of the 2004 WTA Tour. Both the men's and women's events took place at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, Florida in the United States from March 24 through April 4, 2004.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open
The men's tournament was notable as it featured the first ever meeting between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, with Nadal winning in straight sets. The women’s tournament was also notable for featuring the first ever meeting between Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams, with Williams winning in straight sets.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open, Finals, Men's Singles
Andy Roddick defeated  Guillermo Coria 6–7(2–7), 6–3, 6–1 (Coria retired)


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open, Finals, Men's Doubles
Wayne Black /  Kevin Ullyett defeated  Jonas Björkman /  Todd Woodbridge 6–2, 7–6(14–12)


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open, Finals, Women's Doubles
Nadia Petrova /  Meghann Shaughnessy defeated  Svetlana Kuznetsova /  Elena Likhovtseva 6–2, 6–3


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Doubles
Roger Federer and Max Mirnyi were the defending champions but only Mirnyi competed that year with Mahesh Bhupathi.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Doubles
Bhupathi and Mirnyi lost in the second round to Arnaud Clément and Sébastien Grosjean.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Doubles
Wayne Black and Kevin Ullyett won in the final 6–2, 7–6(14–12) against Jonas Björkman and Todd Woodbridge.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Singles
Andy Roddick defeated Guillermo Coria in the final, 6–7(2–7), 6–3, 6–1 after Coria retired, to win the Men's Singles title at the 2004 Miami Open.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Singles
Andre Agassi was the three-time defending champion, but he lost in the fourth round to Agustín Calleri. Agassi's win over Max Mirnyi in the third round was his record 20th consecutive win at the Miami Open.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Singles
The third round match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer marks the first time they faced each other, eventually meeting on 40 occasions.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Men's Singles, Seeds
All thirty-two seeds received a bye to the second round.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Women's Doubles
Liezel Huber and Magdalena Maleeva were the defending champions, but competed this year with different partners. Huber teamed up with Ai Sugiyama and were eliminated in quarterfinals, while Maleeva teamed up with Katarina Srebotnik and lost in first round.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Women's Doubles
Nadia Petrova and Meghann Shaughnessy won the title, defeating Svetlana Kuznetsova and Elena Likhovtseva 6–2, 6–3 in the final. It was the 5th doubles title for both players in their respective careers.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Women's Singles
Serena Williams was the two-time defending champion and successfully defended her title by defeating Elena Dementieva 6–1, 6–1 in the final.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Women's Singles
This tournament featured the first ever career meeting between Williams and Maria Sharapova. Williams won in straight sets in the fourth round.


2004 NASDAQ-100 Open – Women's Singles, Seeds
All seeded players received a bye into the second round.


2004 NBA All-Star Game
The 2004 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game which was played on February 15, 2004 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, home of the Lakers and Clippers. This game was the 53rd edition of the North American National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game and was played during the 2003–04 NBA season.


2004 NBA All-Star Game
The West defeated the East 136-132, with Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers winning the Most Valuable Player for the second time in his career. O'Neal scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Jamaal Magloire led the East with 19 points and 8 rebounds.


2004 NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Game, Coaches
The coach for the Western Conference team was Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders. The Timberwolves had a 37-15 record on February 15. The coach for the Eastern Conference team was Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle. The Pacers had a 39-14 record on February 15.


2004 NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Game, Players
The rosters for the All-Star Game were chosen in two ways. The starters were chosen via a fan ballot. Two guards, two forwards and one center who received the highest vote were named the All-Star starters. The reserves were chosen by votes among the NBA head coaches in their respective conferences. The coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. The reserves consist of two guards, two forwards, one center and two players regardless of position. If a player is unable to participate due to injury, the commissioner will select a replacement.


2004 NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Game, Players
For the fourth time in the last five years, Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors led the ballots with 2,127,183 votes, which earned him a starting position in the Eastern Conference team for the fifth year in a row. Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Jermaine O'Neal, and Ben Wallace completed the Eastern Conference starting position, which would've been the same starting line-up as the previous year, if Carter hadn't given his spot to Michael Jordan. The Eastern Conference reserves included four first-time selections, Kenyon Martin, Jamaal Magloire, Ron Artest, and Michael Redd. Jason Kidd, Paul Pierce, and Baron Davis rounded out the team. Three teams, Indiana Pacers and New Jersey Nets, and Charlotte Hornets had two representations at the All-Star Game with O'Neal/Artest, Martin/Kidd, and Magloire/Davis.


2004 NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Game, Players
The Western leading vote-getter was Kevin Garnett, who earned his seventh consecutive All-Star Game selection with 1,780,918 votes. Steve Francis, Kobe Bryant, Yao Ming, and Tim Duncan completed the Western Conference starting positions, making it also the same starting line-up as the previous year. The Western Conference reserves included two first-time selections, Sam Cassell of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Andrei Kirilenko of the Utah Jazz. The team is rounded out by Ray Allen, Brad Miller, Dirk Nowitzki, Peja Stojaković, and Shaquille O'Neal. Four teams, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, and Sacramento Kings, had two representations at the All-Star Game with Bryant/O'Neal, Garnett/Cassell, Francis/Yao, and Stojaković/Miller.


2004 NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Weekend, Rookie Challenge
Said to be the most exciting Rookie Challenge in history due to all the highlight-reel dunks. Much of the hype centered on rookie phenoms LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, who had 33 and 17 points respectively. Amar'e Stoudemire set a Rookie Challenge record with 36 points (it has since been broken).


2004 NBA Finals
The 2004 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 2003–04 National Basketball Association (NBA) season, and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. This season's NBA Finals was contested between the Western Conference playoff champion Los Angeles Lakers and the Eastern Conference playoff champion Detroit Pistons. The Lakers held home court advantage, and the series was played under a best-of-seven format.


2004 NBA Finals
Although the Lakers, headed by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, were considered the heavy favorites, the Pistons handily won the series in five games. This win marked the Pistons' fifth win overall as a franchise (including two NBL championships: in 1944 and 1945 as the Fort Wayne Pistons) as well as its first NBA title since two 1989–90 NBA championship seasons; nearly fifteen years. The series ultimately featured the perceived underdog Pistons, dominating a Lakers team composed of four future Hall of Famers.


2004 NBA Finals
Pistons' owner William Davidson became the first owner in American sports history to win two championships in one calendar year; eight days earlier, the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Tampa Bay Lightning had defeated the Calgary Flames to win the Stanley Cup Finals in seven games.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers had won three consecutive championships from 2000 to 2002, but lost to the eventual champions, the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals in 2003 to end their streak at three. The Spurs beat the Lakers in 6 games.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Los Angeles Lakers
In the 2003 offseason, the Lakers made major changes, with initially varying results. Needing to find a point guard and a power forward to defend against Tim Duncan and the Spurs, the Lakers signed veteran stars Gary Payton and Karl Malone for well below market value; they also hoped to give both veterans their first championship ring. The Lakers were afterwards considered the favorites to win the NBA title.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Los Angeles Lakers
During the regular season, after starting the season 18–3, the Lakers were afflicted by numerous injuries and stumbled to a 56–26 record to finish the season with the second seed in the Western Conference.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers breezed past their first-round opponent, the Houston Rockets, headlining a matchup between Shaquille O'Neal and a young Yao Ming, defeating the squad 4-1 but then lost the first two games in their series against the Spurs before a dramatic comeback that saw them win 4–2. Then, they faced the Minnesota Timberwolves and league MVP Kevin Garnett. The Lakers won the series 4–2 to advance to the Finals.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Detroit Pistons
The Pistons won two back-to-back championships in 1989 and 1990, but with retirements and departures of several stars, they faded from relevance. The team hired former star Joe Dumars as general manager of the team in 2000, and he began stockpiling draft picks and trading players. He landed defensive stalwart Ben Wallace and guard Richard Hamilton by trading established stars in controversial trades, signed Chauncey Billups (considered an underachiever), and drafted Tayshaun Prince with the 23rd pick in the 2002 Draft. He was named the NBA Executive of the Year in 2003 for returning the Pistons to prominence.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Detroit Pistons
The Pistons made another major—perhaps, riskier—coaching change, firing head coach Rick Carlisle, who had led the Pistons to consecutive Central Division titles, 100 regular season wins, and had received the NBA Coach of the Year Award in 2002. In his place, Dumars hired legendary coach Larry Brown, who had most recently led the Philadelphia 76ers to the NBA Finals in 2001 against the Lakers.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Detroit Pistons
In a three-team trade involving the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline, Dumars traded Chucky Atkins, Lindsey Hunter, Bobby Sura, Željko Rebrača and other considerations for guard Mike James and forward Rasheed Wallace (who had been traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Hawks and then to the Pistons at the trade deadline), who proved to be the final pieces of the championship team.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Detroit Pistons
Lindsey Hunter would rejoin the Pistons a week later after being waived by the Celtics, and would be partnered with Mike James to create a formidable guard tandem off the bench dubbed "The Pit Bulls." . The Pistons, who were already a good defensive team, became a defensive force to be reckoned with. They became the first team in NBA history to hold five consecutive opponents under 70 points, and finished the season with a 54–28 record and the third seed in the Eastern Conference.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Detroit Pistons
The Pistons easily overcame the Milwaukee Bucks 4–1, but struggled against the defending conference champion New Jersey Nets. After splitting the first four games of the series, the Nets won Game 5 in Detroit in triple overtime to take a 3-2 series lead back to New Jersey. After falling behind by 12 early in Game 6, the Pistons stormed back in the second quarter and held on for an 81-75 victory to force a seventh game. The Pistons never trailed after the midway point of the first quarter and cruised to a 90–69 win to take the series.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Detroit Pistons
In the Eastern Conference Finals, a match up with the 61-win, Carlisle-led Indiana Pacers, the Pistons faltered in the final 90 seconds of Game 1, falling 78–74. In Game 2, Rasheed Wallace almost squandered a Detroit lead. With Detroit clinging to a 69–67 lead with under 30 seconds to play, after Billups recovered the basketball after a Jermaine O'Neal blocked shot of Rasheed Wallace, Jamaal Tinsley stripped Billups and found Reggie Miller open down the court for what appeared to be the tying lay-up.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Detroit Pistons
As Miller approached the basket, Tayshaun Prince ran in from the left wing and blocked Miller's lay-up as it left his fingertips. Richard Hamilton recovered the loose ball before it went out of bounds and was fouled by Tinsley. Hamilton would make three free throws in the game's final 15 seconds to seal the victory 72-67 and tie the series. The Pistons rode the momentum of Game 2 (including dominant wins in Games 3 and 5) to a 4–2 series victory, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in 14 years.


2004 NBA Finals, Background, Regular season series
The teams split the two meetings, each won by the home team:


2004 NBA Finals, Series summary
The Finals were played using a 2–3–2 site format, where the first two and last two games are held at the team with home court advantage. This format was only used in the Finals; all other playoff series were held in a 2–2–1–1–1 format (the team with home court advantage starts).


2004 NBA Finals, Series summary
The Pistons became the fourth team to sweep the middle three games since the NBA started using the 2-3-2 format in 1985, but the first to do so at home; the previous three times this had occurred, it was done by away teams (1990 Pistons, 1991 Chicago Bulls, 2001 Lakers). This feat would later be accomplished by two more teams (the 2006 and 2012 Heat, both on their home floor) before the Finals reverted to 2-2-1-1-1 format in 2014.


2004 NBA Finals, Series summary
This was the first Finals series to be played on a Sunday–Tuesday–Thursday rotation since 1990, the last year CBS had the NBA's national television contract. NBC switched to a Wednesday-Friday-Sunday rotation in 1991, which was used through 2003, save for Monday games in 1999 and 2000 (and a potential Tuesday game in 1999, had that Finals reached 7 games). It is also the last series to have Game 1 be played on a Sunday. Since 2005, Game 1 has been played on a Thursday each year, with the exceptions of 2011 and 2012, when it was played on a Tuesday.


2004 NBA Finals, Series summary, Features
The NBA heavily publicized the series as it has done with all other NBA Finals series. There was a sentiment among fans that the Pistons were the clear underdogs, and many described the series as a David vs. Goliath match-up. The Lakers had a lineup of Stars such as Karl Malone, Gary Payton, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O'Neal—their offensive capability was expected to overpower Detroit's defensive-based game plan.


2004 NBA Finals, Series summary, Features
Payton and Malone also added to the publicity of the Finals. Perennial All-Stars who had both previously reached the Finals, Payton had led the Seattle SuperSonics there in 1996, while Malone had led the Utah Jazz there in 1997 and 1998. However, the Chicago Bulls denied them championship rings a total of three times. By the time of Jordan's second retirement in 1998, the two veterans were aged and failed to lead their teams deep into the playoffs. It would be Malone's final chance to win a championship, as he would retire before the subsequent season.


2004 NBA Finals, Game Summaries, Game 1
Considered to be a stunning upset by most of the NBA world, the Detroit Pistons managed to defeat the Lakers with imposing defense. Defensively clamping down on everyone but Bryant and O'Neal, the Pistons managed to hold everyone else to a total of 16 points. O'Neal recorded 34 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers.


2004 NBA Finals, Game Summaries, Game 1
The Pistons trailed the Lakers 41–40 at halftime, but by the fourth quarter the Pistons had opened up a 13-point lead; they would not trail for the rest of the game. The Pistons outscored the Lakers 47 to 34 in the 2nd half as they got the road win in Los Angeles. Chauncey Billups recorded 22 points, 4 assists and 3 steals to fuel his team towards the win.


2004 NBA Finals, Game Summaries, Game 2
In Game 2, the Lakers had an 8-point lead at halftime, 44-36. However, in the third quarter, the Pistons scored 30 points, cutting the deficit to 68–66. Detroit took the lead via Lindsay Hunter's 3-pointer, 71-68. However, the Lakers used a 7-0 run to regain the lead with 7:00 remaining in the 4th Quarter. With 47 seconds remaining, Ben Wallace made a putback to give the Pistons a 6-point advantage. The next play, Kobe Bryant missed a 3-pointer but O'Neal was there to grab the offensive board and made an and-1 to cut the deficit to 3.


2004 NBA Finals, Game Summaries, Game 2
The Pistons led by three points with 10.9 seconds remaining in the final period. Coach Brown wanted to foul a Lakers player where they could get only 2 points rather than 3. However, the Pistons' veterans only wanted to intentionally foul O'Neal. Kobe Bryant's 3-point shot with 2.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter would force overtime, where the Pistons would make only one two-point field goal (compared to Los Angeles scoring ten points). Afterwards, on the team bus back to the airport, Billups told the Pistons' players and coaches, "We're not coming back to L.A."


2004 NBA Finals, Game Summaries, Game 3
In Game 3, the Pistons were on fire to start. They started the 1st Quarter on a 10-2 run. At halftime, The Pistons led by seven, 39-32. The Pistons beat Los Angeles by 20 in their first NBA Finals appearance together at The Palace of Auburn Hills since 1990 to take a 2–1 lead in the series. The 68 points scored by the Lakers set a franchise record for the lowest number of points scored in a playoff game.


2004 NBA Finals, Game Summaries, Game 4
Again, the Pistons defeated the Lakers, although this time by eight, to take a 3–1 series advantage.


2004 NBA Finals, Game Summaries, Game 4
O'Neal scored 36 for the Lakers and Bryant scored 20 but shot 32 percent from the field.


2004 NBA Finals, Game Summaries, Game 4
Malone would play his last game, as a knee injury would not allow him to dress in Game Five.


2004 NBA Finals, Game Summaries, Game 5
In Game 5, the Pistons won their first championship since 1990, and Larry Brown finally won a professional title. The Pistons defense had overcome the high-scoring Laker offense, winning the game by 13, winning the series 4–1, and also ending a long Laker dynasty that lasted for many years. The game saw the end of Phil Jackson's first run as the coach (he returned in the 2005–06 season), and saw O'Neal, Payton, and Malone's last games in Laker uniforms.


2004 NBA Finals, Game Summaries, Game 5
This game also marked the end of Karl Malone's third and final attempt at winning an NBA championship. He went 0–3 in NBA Finals competition.


2004 NBA Finals, Broadcast notes
The games were broadcast on ABC by Al Michaels and Doc Rivers. This was the first of two NBA Finals assignments for Michaels, better known as the voice of Monday Night Football at the time, while Rivers departed the booth after the series to become head coach of the Boston Celtics. Rivers was replaced by Hubie Brown the following season.


2004 NBA Finals, Broadcast notes
Brent Musburger and Dr. Jack Ramsay broadcast the Finals nationally on ESPN Radio. The finals were shown on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland. In Canada, Leafs TV and RDS (in French) simulcast ABC, and Azteca 13 broadcast the Finals in Mexico.


2004 NBA Finals, Broadcast notes
To promote the series, the NBA used The Black Eyed Peas' song "Let's Get It Started", which it had also used throughout the 2004 NBA Playoffs.


2004 NBA Finals, Aftermath
The Pistons made the Finals again in 2005, losing to the Spurs in a heavily contested seven-game series. The 2004-2005 Pistons won 54 games and defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (5 games), Indiana Pacers (6 games) and Miami Heat (7 games) on their way back to the finals. However the Spurs, who play a defensive style similar to the Pistons' would defeat the incumbent in a tough fought Game 7. The Pistons would continue their run of Eastern Conference superiority in the ensuing 3 years; losing in the Conference Finals each time. After a particularly painful loss to the eventual champion Boston Celtics in the 2007-08 season, management would finally break up the core of the team and enter a period of losing seasons.


2004 NBA Finals, Aftermath
The Lakers' collapse became apparent in the days following the Finals. Head coach Phil Jackson abruptly resigned, Shaquille O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat; Gary Payton was dealt to the Celtics, and Karl Malone was left unsigned, which subsequently resulted in Malone's retirement following the start of 2005–06 NBA season. The following 2004-05 NBA season was a tough one for the Lakers. Winning a mere 34 games and missing the playoffs for only the fifth time in the team's history, the Lakers' 2004-2005 season was wholly forgettable.


2004 NBA Finals, Aftermath
Jackson returned to the Lakers in the following offseason; despite penning a book dubiously entitled: The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul, in which he voiced disdain for Kobe Bryant; calling him 'uncoachable'. Jackson and Bryant would quickly bury the hatchet once the season began; the duo, in the ensuing years would appear in three more NBA Finals; claiming two victories during those appearances.


2004 NBA Finals, Aftermath
The Pistons' win was the 21st championship between the four professional sports teams in Detroit (NFL's Lions, MLB's Tigers and NHL's Red Wings). Upon winning the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals, the Red Wings of the NHL increased this total to 22.


2004 NBA draft
The 2004 NBA draft was held on June 24, 2004, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and was broadcast live on ESPN at 7:00 pm (EDT). In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players. The NBA announced that 56 college and high school players and 38 international players had filed as early-entry candidates for the 2004 draft. On May 26, the NBA draft lottery was conducted for the teams that did not make the NBA Playoffs in the 2003–04 NBA season.


2004 NBA draft
The Orlando Magic, who had a 25 percent chance of obtaining the first selection, won the lottery, while the Los Angeles Clippers and the Chicago Bulls were second and third respectively. As an expansion team, the Charlotte Bobcats had been assigned the fourth selection in the draft and did not participate in the lottery. The Minnesota Timberwolves forfeited their first-round pick due to salary cap violations.


2004 NBA draft
By the end of the draft, around 40% of the players selected in it were born from countries outside the United States. It would remain the highest influx of international players selected in the modern NBA draft era until the 2016 NBA draft, where almost half of the selected players were born in countries outside the US.


2004 NBA draft
In addition, four of the players selected in the draft were Russians, which not only marked the highest number of players born in that region to be taken in one draft, but also was the highest representation of a country in one draft until 2016 when five Frenchmen would be taken in the draft.


2004 NBA draft
After the completion of the regular season, Emeka Okafor, the Bobcats' historical first rookie draft pick back when they were considered an expansion franchise, was named Rookie of the Year, while Ben Gordon earned the Sixth Man Award, becoming the first rookie in NBA history to do so.


2004 NBA draft
Dwight Howard has become an eight-time All-Star and has received seven All-NBA selections, and a three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He also had the distinction as the only NBA player straight out of high school to start all 82 games as a rookie. There are also four other players that would be named All-Stars at some point in their careers, and Al Jefferson would be named to an All-NBA team. The draft is also notable for many high schoolers being drafted within a few picks from each other. As of 2021, the only remaining active players from the 2004 NBA draft are Dwight Howard, Andre Iguodala, and Trevor Ariza.


2004 NBA draft, Notable undrafted players
These players not selected in the draft have played at least one game in the NBA.


2004 NBA expansion draft
The expansion draft for the construction of the Charlotte Bobcats, the 30th NBA franchise, was held on June 22, 2004. The Bobcats selected 19 players from other teams' unprotected players lists and constructed their squad for, what was regarded, at the time, as their inaugural season.


2004 NBA expansion draft
This was the second time an expansion draft was held for the Charlotte NBA franchise, known since the 2014–15 season as the Hornets. The original team relocated to New Orleans prior to the 2002–03 season, retaining the Hornets name until 2013, when it was renamed the New Orleans Pelicans. The Charlotte franchise was suspended for two seasons, before an expansion team known as the Bobcats was established in 2004. It was renamed the Hornets prior to the 2014–15 season after the Pelicans relinquished the rights to the Hornets name.


2004 NBA expansion draft, Trades, Pre-draft trades
Prior to the day of the draft, the following trades were made and resulted in exchanges of future draft picks between the teams, along with a particular agreement in the expansion draft.


2004 NBA expansion draft, Trades, Draft-day trades
The following trades involving drafted players were made on the day of the draft.


2004 NBA playoffs
The 2004 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2003–04 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Detroit Pistons defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals. Chauncey Billups was named NBA Finals MVP.


2004 NBA playoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves, after missing the playoffs their first seven seasons and losing in the first round the next seven, won their first two playoff series in 2004 before losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. As of 2019, these are the Wolves' only two series victories. The Timberwolves would not make the playoffs again until 2018.


2004 NBA playoffs
The Indiana Pacers made the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since their NBA Finals run in 2000, after which they significantly changed the makeup of their team (yet still made the playoffs every year). Game 2 of the series with the Pistons was pivotal, as Tayshaun Prince blocked a lay-up by Reggie Miller late in the game to preserve the victory; the Pistons won 4–2.


2004 NBA playoffs
The 2004 playoffs was the first appearance for the Memphis Grizzlies in their 9-year history which began in Vancouver. However, they failed to win a single game in their first 3 playoff appearances (2004, 2005, 2006), before earning their first playoff game and series victories in 2011.


2004 NBA playoffs
This was the last playoff appearance for the New York Knicks until 2011, when they would be swept in the first round.


2004 NBA playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz missed the playoffs for the first time since 1982 and 1983, respectively.


2004 NBA playoffs
This was the Denver Nuggets' first playoff appearance since 1995.


2004 NBA playoffs
The New Orleans Hornets made their final postseason appearance as a member of the East. They would not make the playoffs again until 2008, as a member of the West (the result of a realignment with the addition of the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2004–05 NBA season). Their playoff series with the Miami Heat, led by Dwyane Wade, was the last playoff series where the home team won all 7 games until 2008's Boston–Atlanta and Boston–Cleveland playoff series.


2004 NBA playoffs
2004 was the first time in 14 years that all Texas teams made the playoffs, and the second time (first in 10 years) that all former ABA teams made the playoffs.


2004 NBA playoffs
The Rockets returned to the playoffs for the first time since 1999. They lost to the Lakers in five games of the opening round. This was Steve Francis' only career playoff appearance.


2004 NBA playoffs, Playoff qualifying, Eastern Conference, Best record in NBA
The Indiana Pacers clinched the best record in the NBA, and had earned home court advantage throughout the entire playoffs. However, when Indiana lost to the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals, home court advantage for the NBA Finals switched to the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers, who had posted a better regular season record at 56-26 than the Eastern Conference champion Detroit Pistons at 54–28.


2004 NBA playoffs, Playoff qualifying, Eastern Conference, Clinched a playoff berth
The following teams clinched a playoff berth in the East:


2004 NBA playoffs, Playoff qualifying, Western Conference, Best record in conference
The Minnesota Timberwolves clinched the best record in the Western Conference, and had home court advantage throughout the Western Conference playoffs. However, when Minnesota lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers gained home court advantage for the NBA Finals because the Lakers posted a better regular season record at 56-26 than the Eastern Conference champion Detroit Pistons at 54–28.


2004 NBA playoffs, Playoff qualifying, Western Conference, Clinched a playoff berth
The following teams clinched a playoff berth in the West:


2004 NBA playoffs, First Round, Eastern Conference First Round, (1) Indiana Pacers vs. (8) Boston Celtics
This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Celtics winning the first three meetings.


2004 NBA playoffs, First Round, Eastern Conference First Round, (2) New Jersey Nets vs. (7) New York Knicks
This was the third playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Knicks winning the first two meetings.


2004 NBA playoffs, First Round, Eastern Conference First Round, (3) Detroit Pistons vs. (6) Milwaukee Bucks
This was the third playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Pistons winning the first two meetings.


2004 NBA playoffs, First Round, Eastern Conference First Round, (4) Miami Heat vs. (5) New Orleans Hornets
This was the first playoff meeting between the Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans/Hornets franchise.


2004 NBA playoffs, First Round, Western Conference First Round, (1) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (8) Denver Nuggets
This was the first playoff meeting between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves.


2004 NBA playoffs, First Round, Western Conference First Round, (2) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (7) Houston Rockets
This was the seventh playoff meeting between these two teams, with each team winning three series apiece.


2004 NBA playoffs, First Round, Western Conference First Round, (3) San Antonio Spurs vs. (6) Memphis Grizzlies
This was the first playoff meeting between the Grizzlies and the Spurs.


2004 NBA playoffs, First Round, Western Conference First Round, (4) Sacramento Kings vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks
This was the third playoff meeting between these two teams, with each team winning one series apiece.


2004 NBA playoffs, Conference Semifinals, Eastern Conference Semifinals, (1) Indiana Pacers vs. (4) Miami Heat
This was the first playoff meeting between the Pacers and the Heat.


2004 NBA playoffs, Conference Semifinals, Eastern Conference Semifinals, (3) Detroit Pistons vs. (2) New Jersey Nets
This was the third playoff meeting between these two teams, with each team winning one series apiece.


2004 NBA playoffs, Conference Semifinals, Western Conference Semifinals, (1) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (4) Sacramento Kings
This was the first playoff meeting between the Timberwolves and the Kings.


2004 NBA playoffs, Conference Semifinals, Western Conference Semifinals, (3) San Antonio Spurs vs. (2) Los Angeles Lakers
In the final seconds of Game 5, Tim Duncan hits a fadeaway shot over Shaquille O'Neal to give the Spurs the lead, but with 0.4 seconds left, Derek Fisher off the inbounds pass hits a miracle buzzer beater to give the Lakers the victory.


2004 NBA playoffs, Conference Semifinals, Western Conference Semifinals, (3) San Antonio Spurs vs. (2) Los Angeles Lakers
This was the tenth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning six of the first nine meetings.


2004 NBA playoffs, Conference Finals, Eastern Conference Finals, (1) Indiana Pacers vs. (3) Detroit Pistons
This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Pistons winning the first meeting.


2004 NBA playoffs, Conference Finals, Western Conference Finals, (1) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (2) Los Angeles Lakers
This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning the first meeting.


2004 NBA playoffs, NBA Finals: (W2) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (E3) Detroit Pistons
This was the 12th playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning nine of the first 11 meetings.


2004 NC State Wolfpack football team
The 2004 NC State Wolfpack football team represented North Carolina State University during the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team's head coach was Chuck Amato. N.C. State has been a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) since the league's inception in 1953. The Wolfpack played its home games in 2004 at Carter–Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been NC State football's home stadium since 1966.


2004 NCAA Bowling Championship
The 2004 NCAA Bowling Championship was the first annual tournament to determine the national champion of women's NCAA collegiate ten-pin bowling. The tournament was played at Emerald Bowl in Houston, Texas during April 2004.


2004 NCAA Bowling Championship
Nebraska defeated Central Missouri State in the championship match, 4 games to 2, to win their first national title. The Cornhuskers were coached by Bill Straub.


2004 NCAA Bowling Championship
The awards for Most outstanding bowler and All-tournament team were not given out until 2005.


2004 NCAA Bowling Championship, Qualification
Since there is only one national collegiate championship for women's bowling, all NCAA bowling programs (whether from Division I, Division II, or Division III) were eligible. A total of 8 teams were invited to contest the inaugural championship.


2004 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament
The 2004 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament was held from June 4 through June 27, 2004. Sixty-four NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament, to play in the NCAA Tournament. The tournament culminates with 8 teams in the College World Series at historic Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska.


2004 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament
In the 58th College World Series and the 55th series held in Omaha, the Cal State Fullerton Titans rode the arm of Jason Windsor, named the Series' Most Outstanding Player, to prevail over the field and claim the 2004 National Championship. The Titans won Bracket II with a 3-1 record and went on to sweep Bracket I winner Texas in two games to claim the title. Windsor picked up two complete game victories and a save, and threw more than 300 pitches in the series. Ricky Romero also recorded two wins for the Titans.


2004 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament, Bids, Automatic bids
Conference champions from 30 Division I conferences earned automatic bids to regionals. The remaining 34 spots were awarded to schools as at-large invitees.


2004 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships
The 2004 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships were the 66th annual NCAA Men's Division I Cross Country Championship and the 24th annual NCAA Women's Division I Cross Country Championship to determine the team and individual national champions of NCAA Division I men's and women's collegiate cross country running in the United States. In all, four different titles were contested: men's and women's individual and team championships.


2004 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships
Held on November 22, 2004, the combined meet was the first of eight consecutive championship meets hosted by Indiana State University at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Indiana. The distance for the men's race was 10 kilometers (6.21 miles) while the distance for the women's race was 6 kilometers (3.73 miles).


2004 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships
The men's team championship was won by Colorado (90 points), the Buffaloes' second. The women's team championship was also won by Colorado (63 points), the Buffaloes' second. This was the fourth time that the same program won both the men's and women's national team titles (Stanford, 2003; Stanford, 1996; Wisconsin, 1985).


2004 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships
The two individual champions were, for the men, Simon Bairu (Wisconsin, 30:37.7) and, for the women, Kim Smith (Providence, 20:28.5).


2004 NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship
The 2004 NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship was the 24th women's collegiate field hockey tournament organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, to determine the top college field hockey team in the United States. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons won their third consecutive championship, defeating the Duke Blue Devils in the final, a rematch of the previous year's finale. The semifinals and championship were hosted by Wake Forest University at Kentner Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.


2004 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
The 2004 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships were contested to determine the individual and team national champions of men's and women's NCAA collegiate indoor track and field events in the United States after the 2003–04 season, the 40th annual meet for men and 22nd annual meet for women.


2004 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
For the fifth consecutive year, the championships were held at the Randal Tyson Track Center at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas.


2004 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
LSU won the men's title, the Tigers' second and first since 2001.


2004 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
LSU also won the women's title, the Lady Tigers' eleventh and third consecutive.


2004 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships, Qualification
All teams and athletes from Division I indoor track and field programs were eligible to compete for this year's individual and team titles.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game
The 2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game was the finals of the 2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament and it determined the national champion for the 2003-04 NCAA Division I men's basketball season  The 2004 National Title Game was played on April 5, 2004 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, The 2004 National Title Game was played between the 2004 Phoenix Regional Champions, #2-seeded Connecticut and the 2004 St. Louis Regional Champions, #3-seeded Georgia Tech.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game
Connecticut and Georgia Tech met in the semifinals of the 2003 NIT Season Tip-Off and Georgia Tech upset #1-ranked Connecticut with a 77–61 win on their way to winning the 2003 NIT Season Tip-Off.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, Participants, Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech entered the 2004 NCAA Tournament as the #3 seed in the St. Louis regional. In the 1st round of the 2004 NCAA Tournament, Georgia Tech survived a scare against Northern Iowa when Ben Jacobson missed a game-tying 3-pointer as Georgia Tech was able to pull away with a 65–60 win. In the 2nd round of the 2004 NCAA Tournament, Jarrett Jack made a breakaway dunk with less than six seconds left to hold off Boston College with a 57–54 victory.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, Participants, Georgia Tech
In the Sweet 16, Marvin Lewis scored 23 points to lead Georgia Tech to a 72–67 victory over Nevada to advance to the Elite Eight. In the Elite Eight, Jarrett Jack scored 29 points to lead Georgia Tech to a 79–71 overtime victory over Kansas to advance to the 2004 Final Four. In the 2004 Final Four, Will Bynum made a last second shot to give Georgia Tech a 67–65 victory over Oklahoma State and a trip to the 2004 National Title Game.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, Participants, Connecticut
Connecticut entered the 2004 NCAA Tournament as the #2 seed in the Phoenix Regional. In the 1st round of the 2004 NCAA Tournament, Emeka Okafor had a double double with 15 points and 14 rebounds and he was able to limit the nations third-leading scorer Taylor Coppenrath to 12 points as Connecticut beat Vermont 70–53. In the 2nd round of the 2004 NCAA Tournament, Connecticut was able to beat DePaul 72-55 despite their coach Jim Calhoun having an upset stomach. In the Sweet 16, Ben Gordon scored 20 points to lead Connecticut to a 73–53 victory over Vanderbilt.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, Participants, Connecticut
In the Elite Eight, Emeka Okafor only scored two points due to a tweaked shoulder but Ben Gordon's 36 points and Rashad Anderson's 28 points led Connecticut to an 87–71 victory over Alabama for a trip to the 2004 Final Four. In the 2004 Final Four, Emeka Okafor scored all 18 of his points in the 2nd half as he led Connecticut to a 12–0 run, down 75–67 with less than three minuted remaining, to beat Duke 79-78 and advance to the 2004 National Title Game making their 1st title game appearance since 1999.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, Game Summary
Emeka Okafor and Ben Gordon go hot in the 1st half. Ben Gordon hit three three-pointers in the 1st ten minutes while Emeka Okafor dominated Georgia Tech center Luke Schenscher in the lane. Emeka Okafor and Ben Gordon nearly outscored Georgia Tech in the 1st half scoring 24 points combined in the 1st half while Georgia Tech scored 26 points in the 1st half as Connecticut was ahead 41–26 at halftime. Georgia Tech could not take advantage of Ben Gordon being on the bench after his 2nd foul.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, Game Summary
In fact, Connecticut was able to extend their lead with Ben Gordon on the bench. Connecticut was able to build a 25-point lead at one point. When Connecticut backed off and slowed the game down, Georgia Tech was able to make a furious rally to cut it to a seven-point deficit. Connecticut was able to hold off Georgia Tech and with 24 points and 15 rebounds from Emeka Okafor and 21 points from Ben Gordon, as Connecticut beat Georgia Tech 82–73.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, Aftermath
Thousands of people in Connecticut celebrated after Connecticut's victory in the men's National Championship Game, which finished about two hours after the UConn women's team defeated archrival Tennessee for the women's national title. Fans were dancing, cheering, and waving pom poms. However, 35 people were arrested by the police for starting fires and overturning cars in celebration of Connecticut's second men's and fifth women's national championships. The university police reported that a dozen of fires were set outside and two cars were overturned at the Celeron Square apartment complex about a mile month of campus following Connecticut's victory over Georgia Tech.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, Aftermath
Connecticut became the first school ever in Division I to win NCAA titles in men's and women's basketball in the same season. The Huskies would repeat this feat in 2014.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 16, 2004, and ended with the championship game on April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. A total of 64 games were played.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
The NCAA named, for the first time, the four tournament regions after regional site host cities instead of the "East", "Midwest", "South", and "West" designations. It was also the first year that the matchups for the national semifinals were determined at least in part by the overall seeding of the top team in each regional. The top four teams in the tournament were Kentucky, Duke, Stanford, and Saint Joseph's. Had all of those teams advanced to the Final Four, Kentucky would have played Saint Joseph's and Duke would have played Stanford in the semifinal games.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
Of those teams, only Duke advanced to the Final Four. They were joined by Connecticut, making their first appearance since defeating Duke for the national championship in 1999, Oklahoma State, making their first appearance since 1995, and Georgia Tech, making their first appearance since 1990.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
Connecticut defeated Georgia Tech 82–73 to win their second national championship in as many tries. Emeka Okafor of Connecticut was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
As they had in 1999, Connecticut won their regional championship in Phoenix, Arizona.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
Two of the tournament's top seeds failed to make it past the opening weekend. Kentucky, number one seed of the St. Louis region, and Stanford, #1 seed of the Phoenix region, both were defeated. Incidentally, both teams were defeated by schools from Alabama, as Kentucky fell to UAB while Stanford lost to Alabama.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
Due to their strong 2003–04 season, Gonzaga achieved its highest NCAA tournament seed until 2013 by receiving the #2 seed in the St. Louis region. Gonzaga would receive a #1 seed in the 2013 tournament. The team failed to advance beyond the first weekend of the tournament, however.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, Schedule and venues
The following are the sites that were selected to host each round of the 2008 tournament:


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, Schedule and venues
San Antonio and the Alamodome became the hosts of the Final Four for the second time in 2004. There were no new host cities in this tournament but there were three new venues. For the first time since 1970, the tournament returned to Columbus, Ohio, this time at Nationwide Arena, home to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets and sister venue to the Value City Arena on the campus of Ohio State University.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, Schedule and venues
After a shorter absence of only five years, basketball returned to the Mile High City at the Pepsi Center, home to the NBA's Denver Nuggets and the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. And for the first time since 1982, the tournament returned to Raleigh, North Carolina at the RBC Center, the off-campus home to the NC State Wolfpack, which replaced the Reynolds Coliseum, NC State's former basketball arena and the former site of tournament games in the city. This was the last tournament to feature games held at Kemper Arena and the TD Waterhouse Centre; both have been replaced in their respective cities by the Sprint Center and Amway Center, both of which have hosted games since.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, Record by conference
The America East, Atlantic Sun, Big Sky, Big South, CAA, Horizon League, Mid-Continent, Ivy, MAC, MEAC, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot, SoCon, Southland, SWAC, and Sun Belt conferences all went 0–1.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, Record by conference
The columns R32, S16, E8, F4, and CG respectively stand for the Round of 32, Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, Final Four, and Championship Game.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, Announcers
Greg Gumbel once again served as the studio host, joined by analysts Clark Kellogg and Seth Davis.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship
The 2004 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships were contested at the 66th annual NCAA-sanctioned golf tournament for determining the individual and team national champions of men's collegiate golf at the Division I level in the United States.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship
The tournament was held at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship
California won the team championship, the Golden Bears' first NCAA title.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship
Ryan Moore, from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, won the individual title.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship, Qualifying
The NCAA held three regional qualifying tournaments, with the top ten teams from each event qualifying for the national championship.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
The 2004 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 16 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey. It began on March 26, 2004, and ended with the championship game on April 10. A total of 15 games were played. This was the first season in which the Atlantic Hockey sent a representative to the tournament. Atlantic Hockey assumed possession of the automatic bid that had been the possession of the MAAC after it collapsed and all remaining ice hockey programs formed the new conference.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
The University of Denver, coached by George Gwozdecky, won its sixth national title with a 1-0 victory in the final game over the University of Maine, coached by Tim Whitehead before a record crowd of over 18,000 people at Boston's FleetCenter (now known as the TD Garden). While Denver's Gabe Gauthier scored the game's only goal, the game is best remembered for Denver surviving Maine's six skaters to three skaters advantage in the final 90 seconds of the contest.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
Denver goaltender Adam Berkhoel was named the tournament Most Outstanding Player.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, Game locations
The NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Championship is a single-elimination tournament featuring 16 teams representing all six Division I conferences in the nation. The Championship Committee seeds the entire field from 1 to 16 within four regionals of 4 teams. The winners of the six Division I conference championships receive automatic bids to participate in the NCAA Championship. Regional placements are based primarily on the home location of the top seed in each bracket with an attempt made to put the top-ranked teams close to their home site.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, Qualifying teams
The at-large bids and seeding for each team in the tournament was announced on March 21, 2004. The Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) each had five teams receive a berth in the tournament, Hockey East had three teams receive a berth in the tournament, while Atlantic Hockey, College Hockey America (CHA) and the ECAC each received a single bid for their tournament champions.


2004 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
The 2004 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament was the 34th annual Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament. Sixteen NCAA Division I college men's lacrosse teams met after having played their way through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament.