2003–04 CBA season 2003–04 CBA season The 2003–04 CBA season is the ninth CBA season. The season ran from November 16, 2003 to March 3, 2004. No teams were promoted from the Second Division, while two teams were set to be relegated. However, relegations were abolished after all Relegation Round matches have been played. The top 8 teams in the regular season advanced to the playoffs. The quarterfinals and semifinals once again used best-of-three series to determine the advancing team. In the Final series, Guangdong Southern Tigers defeated Bayi Rockets (3-1). Teams in bold advanced to the next round. The numbers to the
2003–04 Los Angeles Clippers season 2003–04 Los Angeles Clippers season The 2003–04 NBA season was the Clippers' 34th season in the National Basketball Association, and their 20th season in Los Angeles. During the offseason, the Clippers signed free agents Bobby Simmons and former All-Star forward Glen Rice. However, after 18 games, Rice was released. With the Clippers starting from scratch again as they celebrated their 20th season in L.A., they hired Mike Dunleavy, Sr. as their new head coach. Under Dunleavy, the Clippers played slighty around .500 with a 22–25 start as of February 6. However, after co-hosting the 2004 NBA All-Star Game at the