The 2003-04 NBA season was the Spurs' 28th season in the NBA, the 31st in San Antonio, and 37th season as a franchise. During the offseason, the Spurs acquired Hedo Turkoglu from the Sacramento Kings in a three-team trade and signed free agent Robert Horry. Despite the retirement of David Robinson, the Spurs still managed a 57–25 record, finishing 3rd in the West. They swept the Memphis Grizzlies in four straight games in the first round, and though the Spurs took the first two games in a second round rematch against the team they eliminated in the previous season's semifinals and eventual Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers, led by their "big four" of Karl Malone, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, and Gary Payton, the Lakers responded by taking the next four games to eliminate the defending champions. Following the season, Turkoglu signed as a free agent with the Orlando Magic.

(3) San Antonio Spurs vs. (6) Memphis Grizzlies: Spurs win series 4–0

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Spurs and Grizzlies.

(2) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (3) San Antonio Spurs: Lakers win series 4–2

Last Playoff Meeting: 2003 Western Conference Semifinals (San Antonio won 4-2)

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