This is a template that was created to easily update every article with the 2004–05 NBA Western Conference standings. To use the update on any article, insert:

{{2004–05 NBA West standings}}

To highlight the Los Angeles Lakers, insert:

{{2004–05 NBA West standings|team=LAL}}

For the other teams, use:

• Dallas Mavericks – DAL
• Denver Nuggets – DEN
• Golden State Warriors – GSW
• Houston Rockets – HOU
• Los Angeles Clippers – LAC
• Memphis Grizzlies – MEM
• Minnesota Timberwolves – MIN
• New Orleans Hornets – NOH
• Seattle SuperSonics – SEA
• Phoenix Suns – PHX
• Portland Blazers – POR
• Sacramento Kings – SAC
• San Antonio Spurs – SAS
• Utah Jazz – UTA