schedule. Because of a lockout, the season did not start until December 25, 2011, and all 30 teams played a shortened 66-game regular season schedule. References General Specific External links NBA.com Team Index Western Conference (NBA) National Basketball Association divisions Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings San Diego Clippers San Diego Rockets San Francisco Warriors Seattle SuperSonics Sports in the Western United States 1970 establishments in the United States