Division twice had six teams qualified for the playoffs. In the 1985–86 season, all six teams from the division qualified for the playoffs, while in the 2003–04 season, six of seven teams qualified for the playoffs. In the division's first and last season, all teams in the division had winning percentages above 0.500 (50%). Teams Notes denotes an expansion team. denotes a team that merged from the American Basketball Association (ABA). Team timeline Division champions Titles by team Season results Rivalries Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets Notes Because of a lockout, the season did not start until February 5, 1999, and all 29 teams played a shortened 50-game regular season schedule. References General Specific External links NBA.com Team Index Western Conference (NBA) National Basketball Association divisions Sports in the Midwestern United States