The NBA Belt · reign 2,304
Indiana Pacers
Took the belt from Cleveland Cavaliers, 92–89, on December 30, 2003. Lost it to San Antonio Spurs, 89–88, on January 10, 2004.
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11Days
49thReign for the franchise
Defended against
CelticsNew Orleans HornetsHeatMagicMavericks
The season
- 2003–04: they had the best record (61–21–0); Detroit Pistons won the NBA title; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 46 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Indiana Pacers across the 7 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jermaine O'Neal | 153 | 7 |
| 2 | Metta World Peace | 147 | 7 |
| 3 | Al Harrington | 106 | 7 |
| 4 | Jamaal Tinsley | 75 | 7 |
| 5 | Reggie Miller | 72 | 7 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Indiana Pacers’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,228 | Dec 30, 2003 | Indiana Pacers beat Cleveland Cavaliers 92–89 Game → | +3 | Title change |
| 5,229 | Jan 2, 2004 | Indiana Pacers beat Boston Celtics 103–90 | +13 | Defense |
| 5,230 | Jan 3, 2004 | Indiana Pacers beat New Orleans Hornets 91–84 | +7 | Defense |
| 5,231 | Jan 5, 2004 | Indiana Pacers beat Miami Heat 87–65 | +22 | Defense |
| 5,232 | Jan 6, 2004 | Indiana Pacers beat Orlando Magic 114–107 | +7 | Defense |
| 5,233 | Jan 9, 2004 | Indiana Pacers beat Dallas Mavericks 92–80 | +12 | Defense |
| 5,234 | Jan 10, 2004 | San Antonio Spurs beat Indiana Pacers 89–88 Game → | −1 | Title change |