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The 2003-04 season It was the fifteenth eighth of the Boston Celtics in the NBA. The regular season ended with 36 wins and 46 losses, ending eighths of the East Conference, qualifying for the playoffsin those who fell in promise round before Indiana Pacers.^[[1]​

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Boston Celtics 2003-2004
Players	Trainers
N.º Nac. Pos. Name Height Peso Origen 7 USA ! 1B Atkins, Chucky  1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)  73 kg (160 lb)  South Florida 42 USA ! 13P Baker, wine  2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)  105 kg (232 lb)  Hartford 11 USA ! 1B Banks, Marcus  1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)  91 kg (200 lb)  UNLV 13 USA ! 5E BARROS, Dana  1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)  74 kg (163 lb)  Boston College 40 USA ! 13P Battie, tony  2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)  104 kg (230 lb)  Texas Tech 30 USA ! 13P Blount, Mark  2.13 m (7 ft 0 in)  104 kg (230 lb)  Pittsburgh 42 USA ! 8A Brown, Kedrick  2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)  101 kg (222 lb)  Okaloosa-Walton* 12 USA ! 8A Davis, Ricky  1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)  88 kg (195 lb)  Iowa 56 USA ! 10AP Hunter, Brandon  2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)  118 kg (260 lb)  Ohio 13 USA ! 1B James, Mike  1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)  85 kg (188 lb)  Duquesne 20 USA ! 5E Jones, Jumaine  2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)  99 kg (218 lb)  Georgia 45 USA ! 13P Lafrentz, raef  2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)  109 kg (240 lb)  Kansas 0 USA ! 10AP McCarty, Walter  2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)  104 kg (230 lb)  Kentucky 4 USA ! 13P Mihm, Chris  2.13 m (7 ft 0 in)  120 kg (265 lb)  Texas 43 USA ! 13P Perkins, Kendrick  2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)  122 kg (270 lb)  Clifton J. Ozen HS* 34 USA ! 8A Pierce, Paul  2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)  107 kg (235 lb)  Kansas 5 USA ! 13P Stewart, Michael  2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)  104 kg (230 lb)  California, Berkeley* 44 Jun! 5E Welsch, Jiří  2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)  94 kg (208 lb) Czech Republic 55 USA ! 8A Williams, Eric  2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)  100 kg (220 lb)  Providence	Coach Assistant (s) Legend (C) Captain (DR) Unpleasant draft choice (AL) Free agent (IN) Idle (S) Suspended (GL) Assigned to the G League (TW) Dual contract Injured Template

Player	PJ	PT	MPP	%TC	3p %	%TL	RPP	APP	ROB	TPP	PPP
Pierce, PaulPaul Pierce	80	80	38.7	.402	.299	.819	6.5	5.1	1.6	.7	23.0
Davis, RickyRicky Davis†	57	5	29.4	.488	.380	.732	4.2	2.6	1.2	.2	14.1
Atkins, ChuckyChucky Atkins†	24	24	33.0	.418	.351	.778	1.9	5.3	1.1	.0	12.0
Williams, EricEric Williams†	21	0	24.4	.435	.344	.716	4.5	1.2	1.0	.0	11.6
Baker, wineWine†	37	33	27.0	.505	.000	.732	5.7	1.5	.6	.6	11.3
James, MikeMike James†	55	55	30.6	.418	.381	.800	3.2	4.4	1.3	.0	10.7
Blount, MarkMark Blount	82	73	29.3	.566		.719	7.2	.9	1.0	1.3	10.3
Welsch, JiříJiří Welsch	81	68	26.9	.428	.381	.743	3.7	2.3	1.2	.1	9.2
McCarty, WalterWalter McCarty	77	23	24.7	.388	.374	.756	3.1	1.6	.9	.3	7.9
Lafrentz, raefRaef Lafrentz	17	1	19.3	.460	.200	.769	4.6	1.4	.5	.8	7.8
Mihm, ChrisChris Mihm†	54	16	17.4	.500		.644	5.1	.2	.5	.8	6.1
BARROS, DanaDana Barros	1	0	11.0	.667		1.000	.0	.0	.0	.0	6.0
Battie, tonyTony battie†	23	6	21.8	.479	1.000	.697	5.1	.9	.3	.9	5.9
Banks, MarcusMarcus Banks	81	2	17.1	.400	.314	.756	1.6	2.2	1.1	.2	5.9
Brown, KedrickKedrick Brown†	21	10	19.4	.455	.375	.615	3.2	1.2	.8	.1	5.2
Hunter, BrandonBrandon Hunter	36	12	11.3	.457	.000	.442	3.3	.5	.4	.0	3.5
Jones, JumaineJumaine Jones	42	2	8.9	.344	.295	.609	1.6	.3	.3	.2	2.2
Perkins, KendrickKendrick Perkins	10	0	3.5	.533		.667	1.4	.3	.0	.2	2.2
Stewart, MichaelMichael Stewart†	17	0	4.2	.400		.500	.6	.0	.1	.1	.3

Player	PJ	PT	MPP	%TC	3p %	%TL	RPP	APP	ROB	TPP	PPP
Pierce, PaulPaul Pierce	4	4	40.5	.342	.294	.839	8.8	2.5	1.3	1.0	20.8
Atkins, ChuckyChucky Atkins	4	4	33.3	.436	.300	.895	3.5	3.8	.8	.0	13.5
Blount, MarkMark Blount	4	4	36.3	.486		.737	9.3	1.0	1.5	2.0	12.0
Davis, RickyRicky Davis	4	0	30.8	.400	.400	.688	3.0	3.5	.5	.0	11.8
Welsch, JiříJiří Welsch	4	4	26.0	.478	.250	1.000	3.0	2.3	.5	.0	8.0
McCarty, WalterWalter McCarty	4	4	31.8	.478	.400		5.3	2.0	.5	.5	7.0
Mihm, ChrisChris Mihm	4	0	16.3	.318		.600	4.5	.0	1.0	1.0	5.0
Banks, MarcusMarcus Banks	4	0	15.0	.438	.400	1.000	1.8	1.8	.5	.3	5.0
Jones, JumaineJumaine Jones	2	0	14.0	.333	.000		2.5	1.0	.0	.0	2.0
Hunter, BrandonBrandon Hunter	3	0	3.3	1.000			1.0	.3	.0	.3	.7
BARROS, DanaDana Barros	1	0	1.0	.000			.0	.0	.0	.0	.0
Stewart, MichaelMichael Stewart	1	0	2.0				.0	.0	.0	.0	.0

• ^† Indicates a player that belonged to more than one squad during the season. Statistics only reflect their passage through the Celtics.

What was Paul Pierce’s average points per game during teh 2003-04 season?

Boston Celtics 2003-04 Season: A Thorough Overview

Team composition & Key Players

The 2003-04 Boston Celtics season marked a period of transition, attempting to rebuild around emerging stars while navigating the twilight of veteran careers. Key players defined this era:

* Paul Pierce: The undisputed leader adn primary scoring option, averaging 21.7 points per game. Pierce was the focal point of the Celtics’ offensive strategy.

* Antoine Walker: Despite trade rumors swirling, Walker remained a significant contributor, averaging 17.6 points and 5.5 rebounds. His scoring and playmaking were crucial.

* Ricky Davis: Davis showcased his scoring prowess,averaging 18.5 points, becoming a reliable second scoring option.

* Mark Blount: The center provided interior presence,averaging 8.1 points and 5.4 rebounds.

* Raul Lopez: The point guard, while inconsistent, offered flashes of potential and averaged 6.2 assists.

The Celtics roster also included veterans like Vin Baker and rookie Al Jefferson, aiming to provide depth and future potential.This blend of experience and youth was central to their approach.

Regular Season Performance

The Celtics finished the 2003-04 NBA season with a record of 43-39, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern conference. This represented a slight enhancement over the previous season, signaling a step in the right direction for the rebuilding franchise.

Here’s a breakdown of their performance:

1. Early Season Struggles: The team started slowly, adjusting to new rotations and player roles.
2. Mid-Season Surge: A strong mid-season run, fueled by Pierce’s consistent scoring and improved team chemistry, propelled them into playoff contention.
3. Late season Consistency: The Celtics maintained a respectable level of play, solidifying their playoff position.
4. Eastern Conference Standings: They finished behind the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, New Jersey Nets, and Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference.

Key stats from the regular season included averaging 96.8 points per game offensively and allowing 95.9 points defensively. Rebounding was a consistent area of strength.

Playoff Run

The 2004 NBA Playoffs saw the Celtics face the Indiana Pacers in the first round. This series was highly competitive and ultimately went the distance.

* round 1 vs. indiana Pacers: The Celtics and Pacers battled through seven intense games. Key moments included:

* Game 1: Celtics win 96-90, establishing early momentum.

* Game 4: Pacers steal a road win, tying the series 2-2.

* Game 7: A heartbreaking 79-73 loss for the Celtics in Indiana, ending their playoff journey.

Despite a valiant effort from Paul Pierce, who averaged 23.7 points throughout the series,the Celtics couldn’t overcome the Pacers’ experience and physicality. The series highlighted the team’s potential but also exposed areas needing improvement.

Coaching & Strategy

Bill Fitch served as the head coach during the 2003-04 season. His coaching ideology centered around a disciplined defensive approach and utilizing Paul Pierce as the primary offensive weapon.

* Defensive Focus: Fitch emphasized strong perimeter defense and rebounding.

* Offensive System: The offense revolved around isolation plays for Pierce and pick-and-roll opportunities with Walker and Davis.

* Rotation Management: Fitch experimented with different rotations throughout the season, seeking the optimal lineup combinations.

* Strategic Adjustments: he made tactical adjustments during the playoff series against the Pacers, but ultimately, they weren’t enough to secure a series victory.

Key Moments & Notable Games

Several games stood out during the 2003-04 season:

* January 14, 2004 vs. Toronto Raptors: A high-scoring affair where Paul Pierce dropped 39 points in a 122-118 victory.

* February 20, 2004 vs. Miami heat: A hard-fought contest against a strong Heat team, resulting in a 98-93 Celtics win.

* March 26, 2004 vs. Detroit Pistons: A crucial game against a fellow playoff contender, which the Celtics won 88-82.

* Playoff Game 5 vs. Indiana Pacers: A thrilling overtime victory that extended the series to six games, showcasing the team’s resilience.

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