The 2003–04 Lega Basket Serie A, known as the Serie A TIM for sponsorship reasons, was the 82nd season of the Lega Basket Serie A, the highest professional basketball league in Italy.
| Lega Basket Serie A | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 2003–04 | |||||||||
| Duration | October 4, 2003 – June 5, 2004 | |||||||||
| Games played | 34 | |||||||||
| Teams | 18 | |||||||||
| Regular season | ||||||||||
| Top seed | Montepaschi Siena | |||||||||
| Season MVP |  Gianluca Basile | |||||||||
| Relegated | Coop Nordest Trieste Sicilia Messina | |||||||||
| Finals | ||||||||||
| Champions | Montepaschi Siena 1st title | |||||||||
| Runners-up | Skipper Bologna | |||||||||
| Semifinalists | Benetton Treviso Scavolini Pesaro | |||||||||
| Finals MVP |  David Andersen | |||||||||
| Statistical leaders | ||||||||||
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← 2002–03 2004–05 → | ||||||||||
The regular season ran from October 4, 2003 to May 9, 2004, 18 teams played 34 games each. The top 8 teams made the play-offs whilst the two lowest ranked teams, Coop Nordest Trieste and Sicilia Messina, were relegated to the Legadue.
Montepaschi Siena won their first ever title by winning the playoff finals series against Skipper Bologna.
Teams
edit
| Team | City | Arena | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Avellino | Avellino | Palasport Del Mauro | 5,195 |
| Benetton Treviso | Treviso | PalaVerde | 5,344 |
| Breil Milano | Milan | Mediolanum Forum | 12,331 |
| Coop Nordest Trieste | Trieste | PalaTrieste | 6,943 |
| Euro Roseto | Roseto degli Abruzzi | PalaMaggetti | 4,000 |
| Lauretana Biella | Biella | Lauretana Biella Forum | 5,007 |
| Lottomatica Roma | Rome | Palazzetto dello Sport | 3,500 |
| Mabo Livorno | Livorno | PalaLivorno Algida | 8,033 |
| Metis Varese | Varese | PalaWhirlpool | 5,100 |
| Montepaschi Siena | Siena | PalaEstra | 5,070 |
| Oregon Scientific Cantù | Cantù | Mapooro Arena | 3,910 |
| Pompea Napoli | Naples | PalaBarbuto | 5,000 |
| Scavolini Pesaro | Pesaro | Adriatic Arena | 6,119 |
| Sicilia Messina | Messina | PalaSanFilippo | 5,500 |
| Skipper Bologna | Bologna | PalaDozza | 5,700 |
| Snaidero Cucine Udine | Udine | PalaCarnera | 3,850 |
| Teramo Basket | Teramo | PalaScapriano | 3,559 |
| Tris Reggio Calabria | Reggio Calabria | PalaCalafiore | 7,000 |
Season narrative
editPreseason
editThe league signed a three-year sponsorship contract with mobile phone company TIM in September 2003, award the naming rights for the competition.[1]
Prior to the start of play, in August 2003, Virtus Bologna were excluded from the league due to financial irregularities (namely unpaid wages), they were replaced by Sicilia Messina, the losing finalist of the preceding year's Legadue, a proposal to expand the league to 20 clubs and thus include both clubs was not approved.[2][3]
Reigning champions Benetton Treviso were seen as the favourites to retain their title, teams Lottomatica Roma, Scavolini Pesaro, Montepaschi Siena and Skipper Bologna were seen as the main challengers, with Air Avellino, Coop Nordest Trieste, Mabo Livorno and above all Sicilia Messina seen as the clubs fighting to avoid relegation.[4]
Regular season
editMontepaschi Sienna finished first in the league for the first time of their history, Skipper Bologna and Benetton Treviso finished equal on points in second place but Skipper was 2-0 in their direct confrontations and hence superseded Treviso. The title was strongly expected to be disputed between these three teams.[5]
At the other end of the standings, late promotee Sicilia Messina predictably struggled on the court - a relegation confirmed in the penultimate round seen as an achievement - and off the court, with financial problems and a perceived disinterest by the public.[6] The other relegated team Coop Nordest Trieste also struggled financially (along with some other Serie A teams),[7] both would declare bankruptcy in the course of the following year.
Playoffs
editAfter reaching the finals for a historic first time, Montepaschi Sienna won its first championship after winning all of its playoff games.[8] Losing finalist Skipper Bologna's prior defeat of Benetton Treviso meant that Benetton, who had won the last two editions, did not compete in the final for only the second time in six years.[9]
Regular season
edit| Pos | Teams | P | W | L | PF | PA | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montepaschi Siena | 34 | 26 | 8 | 3014 | 2746 | Playoffs |
| 2[a] | Skipper Bologna | 34 | 25 | 9 | 2941 | 2730 | |
| 3[a] | Benetton Treviso | 34 | 25 | 9 | 2943 | 2640 | |
| 4 | Scavolini Pesaro | 34 | 23 | 11 | 2918 | 2761 | |
| 5 | Pompea Napoli | 34 | 22 | 12 | 2858 | 2808 | |
| 6 | Oregon Scientific Cantù | 34 | 20 | 14 | 2835 | 2816 | |
| 7 | Lottomatica Roma | 34 | 19 | 15 | 2712 | 2653 | |
| 8 | Metis Varese | 34 | 18 | 16 | 2906 | 2905 | |
| 9 | Tris Reggio Calabria | 34 | 16 | 18 | 2733 | 2734 | |
| 10[a] | Breil Milano | 34 | 15 | 19 | 2744 | 2737 | |
| 11[a] | Lauretana Biella | 34 | 15 | 19 | 2756 | 2759 | |
| 12[a] | Snaidero Cucine Udine | 34 | 15 | 19 | 2850 | 2881 | |
| 13 | Euro Roseto | 34 | 14 | 20 | 2841 | 2944 | |
| 14 | Teramo Basket | 34 | 11 | 23 | 2765 | 2984 | |
| 15[a] | Mabo Livorno | 34 | 11 | 23 | 2360 | 2623 | |
| 16[a] | Air Avellino | 34 | 11 | 23 | 2834 | 2919 | |
| 17 | Coop Nordest Trieste | 34 | 10 | 24 | 2518 | 2842 | Relegation to Legadue |
| 18 | Sicilia Messina | 34 | 8 | 26 | 2768 | 3024 |
Individual statistics, regular season
editPoints
edit| Rank | Name | Team | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Charlie Bell |
Mabo Livorno | 25.5 |
| 2. |  Mario Boni |
Teramo Basket | 23.8 |
| 3. | Alphonso Ford |
Scavolini Pesaro | 23.5 |
| 4. | Mike Penberthy |
Pompea Napoli | 21.3 |
| 5. | Carlton Myers |
Lottomatica Roma | 20.2 |
Assists
edit| Rank | Name | Team | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Leonardo Busca |
Sicilia Messina | 4.9 |
| 2. | Gianmarco Pozzecco |
Skipper Bologna | 4.2 |
| 3. | Tyus Edney |
Benetton Treviso | 3.8 |
| 4. | Robert Fultz |
Skipper Bologna | 3.6 |
| 5. | Fabio Di Bella |
Lauretana Biella | 3.5 |
Rebounds
edit| Rank | Name | Team | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | K'zell Wesson |
Euro Roseto | 9.5 |
| 2. | Matt Bonner |
Sicilia Messina | 9.3 |
| 3. | Tyrone Grant |
Teramo Basket | 8.2 |
| 4. | Marquis Estill |
Sicilia Messina | 7.8 |
| 5. | Brooks Sales |
Teramo Basket | 7.5 |
Steals
edit| Rank | Name | Team | SPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nate Green |
Air Avellino | 3.9 |
| 2. | Alvin Sims |
Coop Nordest Trieste | 3.5 |
| 3. | Jerry McCullough |
Metis Varese | 3.0 |
| 4. |  Hugo Sconochini |
Breil Milano | 3.0 |
| 5. | Fabio Di Bella |
Lauretana Biella | 2.7 |
Blocks
edit| Rank | Name | Team | BPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Benjamin Eze |
Tris Reggio Calabria | 1.5 |
| 2. | Bud Eley |
Scavolini Pesaro | 1.3 |
| 3. | Alessandro Tonolli |
Lottomatica Roma | 1.1 |
| 4. | Michele Maggioli |
Air Avellino | 1.0 |
| 5. | Marquis Estill |
Sicilia Messina | 1.0 |
Valuation
edit| Rank | Name | Team | VPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tyrone Grant |
Teramo Basket | 24.5 |
| 2. | Matt Bonner |
Sicilia Messina | 22.8 |
| 3. | Tyus Edney |
Benetton Treviso | 22.5 |
| 4. | Alphonso Ford |
Scavolini Pesaro | 21.8 |
| 5. |  Jorge Garbajosa |
Benetton Treviso | 19.9 |
Play-offs
edit| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Montepaschi Siena | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | Metis Varese | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Montepaschi Siena | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Scavolini Pesaro | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Scavolini Pesaro | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | Pompea Napoli | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Montepaschi Siena | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | Skipper Bologna | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | Benetton Treviso | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | Oregon Scientific Cantù | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | Skipper Bologna | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | Benetton Treviso | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | Skipper Bologna | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | Lottomatica Roma | 0 | ||||||||||||
Montepaschi Siena vs. Metis Varese
edit13 May
20:30 |
| Montepaschi Siena 107, Metis Varese 77 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 32–13, 26–20, 22–22, 27–22 | ||
| Pts: Chiacig, Kakiouzis 21 Rebs: Chiacig 10 Asts: Vrbica Stefanov 8 |
Pts: Francesco Vescovi 21 Rebs: Dragan Ćeranić 8 Asts: Jerry McCullough 7 | |
15 May
20:30 |
| Metis Varese 75, Montepaschi Siena 87 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 16–19, 17–21, 23–20, 19–27 | ||
| Pts: Dan Callahan 19 Rebs: Dan Callahan 15 Asts: Daniel Farabello 3 |
Pts: Bootsy Thornton 22 Rebs: Bootsy Thornton 6 Asts: David Vanterpool 5 | |
18 May
20:30 |
| Montepaschi Siena 103, Metis Varese 76 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 33–15, 21–18, 27–23, 22–20 | ||
| Pts: David Vanterpool 23 Rebs: three players 6 Asts: David Vanterpool 8 |
Pts: Melvin Sanders 21 Rebs: Dan Callahan 9 Asts: Daniel Farabello 4 | |
| Siena wins series 3–0 | ||
Scavolini Pesaro vs. Pompea Napoli
edit13 May
20:30 |
| Scavolini Pesaro 79, Pompea Napoli 72 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 15–21, 16–24, 19–19, 29–8 | ||
| Pts: Marko Milič 17 Rebs: Eley, Milič 6 Asts: Aleksandar Đorđević 4 |
Pts: Mike Penberthy 19 Rebs: Andersen, Davison 6 Asts: Mike Penberthy 4 | |
21 May
20:30 |
| Pompea Napoli 92, Scavolini Pesaro 77 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 20–19, 19–18, 29–19, 24–21 | ||
| Pts: Mike Penberthy 24 Rebs: Óscar Torres 9 Asts: Jerome Allen 4 |
Pts: Marko Milič 17 Rebs: Marko Milič 9 Asts: Đorđević, Milič 2 | |
18 May
20:30 |
| Scavolini Pesaro 79, Pompea Napoli 72 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 15–21, 16–24, 19–19, 29–8 | ||
| Pts: Marko Milič 17 Rebs: Eley, Milič 6 Asts: Aleksandar Đorđević 4 |
Pts: Mike Penberthy 19 Rebs: Andersen, Davison 6 Asts: Mike Penberthy 4 | |
20 May
20:30 |
| Pompea Napoli 86, Scavolini Pesaro 78 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 27–21, 19–20, 18–19, 22–18 | ||
| Pts: Bennett Davison 32 Rebs: Michael Andersen 13 Asts: Jerome Allen 4 |
Pts: Ford, Scarone 17 Rebs: Milič, Scarone 4 Asts: Đorđević, Scarone 2 | |
22 May
20:30 |
| Scavolini Pesaro 86, Pompea Napoli 75 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 26–22', 18–15, 15–18, 27–20 | ||
| Pts: Marko Milič 17 Rebs: Bud Eley 9 Asts: Marko Milič 3 |
Pts: Bennett Davison 22 Rebs: Michael Andersen 6 Asts: three players 2 | |
| Pesaro wins series 3–2 | ||
Benetton Treviso vs. Oregon Scientific Cantù
edit13 May
20:30 |
| Benetton Treviso 96, Oregon Scientific Cantù 76 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 25–17, 18–22, 32–16, 21–21 | ||
| Pts: Tyus Edney 21 Rebs: Ademola Okulaja 6 Asts: Riccardo Pittis 7 |
Pts: Nate Johnson 21 Rebs: Shaun Stonerook 8 Asts: Dante Calabria 4 | |
15 May
20:30 |
| Oregon Scientific Cantù 62, Benetton Treviso 70 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 16–17, 18–16, 16–11, 12–26 | ||
| Pts: Nate Johnson 17 Rebs: Shaun Stonerook 7 Asts: Johnson, Stonerook 2 |
Pts: Ademola Okulaja 18 Rebs: Denis Marconato 8 Asts: Jermaine Jackson 3 | |
18 May
20:30 |
| Benetton Treviso 97, Oregon Scientific Cantù 60 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 31–14, 27–16, 17–17, 22–13 | ||
| Pts: Ademola Okulaja 21 Rebs: Ademola Okulaja 8 Asts: Jermaine Jackson 5 |
Pts: Nate Johnson 20 Rebs: Sam Hines 11 Asts: Tyson Wheeler 4 | |
| Treviso wins series 3–0 | ||
Skipper Bologna vs. Lottomatica Roma
edit13 May
20:45 |
| Skipper Bologna 88, Lottomatica Roma 84 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 25–16, 19–19, 25–30, 19–19 | ||
| Pts: Miloš Vujanić 23 Rebs: three players 7 Asts: Carlos Delfino 4 |
Pts: Marko Tušek 21 Rebs: Tonolli, Tušek 8 Asts: Carlton Myers 4 | |
15 May
20:30 |
| Lottomatica Roma 73, Skipper Bologna 75 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 19–20, 21–19, 13–17, 20–19 | ||
| Pts: Myers, Tušek 16 Rebs: Jay Larrañaga 6 Asts: Myers, McLeod 4 |
Pts: Basile, Guyton 17 Rebs: Matjaž Smodiš 7 Asts: Carlos Delfino 2 | |
18 May
20:30 |
| Skipper Bologna 93, Lottomatica Roma 86 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 22–25, 21–24, 15–19, 35–18 | ||
| Pts: Basile, Guyton 17 Rebs: Matjaž Smodiš 7 Asts: Gianmarco Pozzecco 7 |
Pts: Carlton Myers 23 Rebs: Luboš Bartoň 6 Asts: Bonora, McLeod 2 | |
| Bologna wins series 3–0 | ||
Semifinals
editMontepaschi Siena vs. Scavolini Pesaro
edit25 May
20:30 |
| Montepaschi Siena 94, Scavolini Pesaro 67 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 20–13, 25–17, 24–22, 25–15 | ||
| Pts: Vrbica Stefanov 20 Rebs: Roberto Chiacig 8 Asts: Mindaugas Žukauskas 5 |
Pts: Milič, Đorđević 11 Rebs: Rodney Elliott 6 Asts: Malaventura, Milič 2 | |
27 May
20:30 |
| Scavolini Pesaro 89, Montepaschi Siena 96 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 16–17, 23–34, 27–23, 23–22 | ||
| Pts: Alphonso Ford 27 Rebs: Bud Eley 8 Asts: Alphonso Ford 2 |
Pts: Bootsy Thornton 16 Rebs: Andersen, Galanda 6 Asts: Vukčević, Vanterpool 3 | |
29 May
20:30 |
| Montepaschi Siena 100, Scavolini Pesaro 69 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 29–20, 29–21, 24–11, 18–17 | ||
| Pts: Michalis Kakiouzis 20 Rebs: David Andersen 7 Asts: three players 4 |
Pts: Marko Milič 15 Rebs: Bud Eley 9 Asts: Teemu Rannikko 3 | |
| Siena wins series 3–0 | ||
Skipper Bologna vs. Benetton Treviso
edit25 May
20:30 |
| Skipper Bologna 96, Benetton Treviso 87 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 27–29, 29–17, 21–25, 19–16 | ||
| Pts: Gianluca Basile 21 Rebs: Haris Mujezinović 10 Asts: Gianluca Basile 4 |
Pts: Maurice Evans 36 Rebs: Marconato, Okulaja 6 Asts: Riccardo Pittis 3 | |
27 May
20:30 |
| Benetton Treviso 77, Skipper Bologna 84 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 18–19, 14–25, 22–19, 23–21 | ||
| Pts: Massimo Bulleri 18 Rebs: Marconato, Okulaja 6 Asts: Marcelo Nicola 5 |
Pts: Miloš Vujanić 21 Rebs: Carlos Delfino 15 Asts: Goss, Carlos Delfino 5 | |
29 May
20:30 |
| Skipper Bologna 96, Benetton Treviso 75 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 18–18, 27–29, 21–18, 30–10 | ||
| Pts: Gianluca Basile 32 Rebs: Matjaž Smodiš 7 Asts: Matjaž Smodiš 4 |
Pts: Uroš Slokar 17 Rebs: three players 5 Asts: Maurice Evans 4 | |
| Bologna wins series 3–0 | ||
Finals
editMontepaschi Siena vs. Skipper Bologna
edit31 May
20:30 |
| Montepaschi Siena 80, Skipper Bologna 70 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 11–18, 26–22, 21–8, 22–22 | ||
| Pts: Vrbica Stefanov 18 Rebs: Thornton, Vanterpool 5 Asts: Thornton, Žukauskas 4 |
Pts: Carlos Delfino 22 Rebs: Delfino, Smodiš 6 Asts: Miloš Vujanić 4 | |
2 June
20:30 |
| Skipper Bologna 68, Montepaschi Siena 75 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 20–26, 16–19, 24–10, 8–20 | ||
| Pts: Carlos Delfino 15 Rebs: Delfino, Mancinelli 6 Asts: Miloš Vujanić 4 |
Pts: Bootsy Thornton 26 Rebs: Andersen, Thornton 7 Asts: Stefanov, Thornton 2 | |
5 June
15:30 |
| Montepaschi Siena 92, Skipper Bologna 63 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 18–14, 26–21, 26–18, 22–10 | ||
| Pts: Bootsy Thornton 30 Rebs: David Andersen 11 Asts: Vrbica Stefanov 3 |
Pts: Carlos Delfino 21 Rebs: three players 5 Asts: Miloš Vujanić 4 | |
| Siena wins series 3–0 | ||
Supercup
editThe Italian Basketball Supercup opened the season on September 27, 2003 in the PalaVerde in Treviso, it pitted reigning champions and 2002-03 cup holders Benetton Treviso against Oregon Scientific Cantù, finalists in the previous year's cup.[10] Cantù upset Benetton 85-79 to win its first trophy in 12 years, with Nate Johnson named MVP for his first game in Italy.[11]
All Star Game
editThe All Star Game was played in Genoa on December 13, 2004 in the newly opened PalaFiumara. The foreign All Stars beat Italy, bronze medalists at EuroBasket 2003, 106-99 after coming back from behind 55-26 down to force an overtime. Maurice Evans was designated MVP whilst Michele Mian won the three point shootout.[12][13]
Cup
editThe Cup was contested between 25 February and 28 February in the PalaFiera(in Italian) in Forlì between the 8 best ranked teams of the first phase of the league. Benetton Treviso won the cup for the second successive season, beating Scavolini Pesaro 85-76, Jorge Garbajosa was named as the Final Eight MVP.[14][15]
Awards
edit
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Presentation of the new season." Archived 2015-10-05 at the Wayback Machine, La Provincia via Lega Basket, 28 September 2003. Retrieved on 3 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ "Virtus Bologna is no more."La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma, 4 August 2003. Retrieved on 3 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ "Virtus is out, Messina retaken." Archived 2018-09-29 at the Wayback Machine, Messaggero Veneto – Giornale del Friuli via Lega Basket, 1 September 2003. Retrieved on 3 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ "Ramagli and the opponents." Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, la Repubblica via Lega Basket, 9 September 2003. Retrieved on 3 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ Fuochi, Walter. "Basketball decides its playoffs." Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, la Repubblica via Lega Basket, 10 May 2004. Retrieved on 5 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ Tartamella, Fabio. "Sicilia Basket's dream finished in debts and defeats.." Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, la Repubblica via Lega Basket, 7 May 2004. Retrieved on 5 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ "Trieste is trimming."[permanent dead link], Messaggero Veneto – Giornale del Friuli via Lega Basket, 7 June 2004. Retrieved on 5 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ Franco, Simone. "Great Siena the Italian champion." Archived 2016-11-12 at the Wayback MachineLa Gazzetta dello Sport via Lega Basket, 5 June 2004. Retrieved on 6 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ Maffei, Luigi. "Basile sends Benetton on holiday: Siena-Bologna final." Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, Il Gazzettino via Lega Basket, 30 May 2004. Retrieved on 6 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ "The latest on the Supercup."[permanent dead link], Lega Basket, 26 September 2003. Retrieved on 3 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ "Cantù wins in front of 800 fans." Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, La Provincia via Lega Basket, 28 September 2003. Retrieved on 3 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ "Italy falls by a point in overtime."[permanent dead link], Il Piccolo via Lega Basket, 14 December 2003. Retrieved on 3 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ "All Star Game – all the results." Archived 2012-03-28 at the Wayback Machine, Lega Basket. Retrieved on 3 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ "From tomorrow in Forlì: eight good reasons to win."[permanent dead link], la Repubblica via Lega Basket, 24 February 2004. Retrieved on 3 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ Vatrella, Davide. "Benetton is the true queen of the Cup."[permanent dead link], La Tribuna di Treviso via Lega Basket, 29 February 2004. Retrieved on 3 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ "Basile and Recalcati voted athlete and coach of the year." Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, Lega Basket, 1 June 2004. Retrieved on 6 June 2015.(in Italian)
- ^ "Andersen MVP of the champion Montepaschi." Archived 2019-12-15 at the Wayback Machine, Lega Basket, 6 June 2004. Retrieved on 6 June 2015.(in Italian)
External links
edit- "Calendar of the 2003-04 season at." Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, Lega Basket. Retrieved on 6 June 2015. (in Italian)