This is a template that was created to easily update every article with the 2009–10 NBA Eastern Conference standings. To use the update on any article, insert:

{{2009–10 NBA East standings}}

To show the tiebreakers information, insert:

{{2009–10 NBA East standings|tiebreakers=yes}}

To highlight the Chicago Bulls, insert:

{{2009–10 NBA East standings|team=CHI}}

For the other teams, use:

• Atlanta Hawks – ATL
• Boston Celtics – BOS
• Charlotte Bobcats – CHA
• Cleveland Cavaliers – CLE
• Detroit Pistons – DET
• Indiana Pacers – IND
• Miami Heat – MIA
• Milwaukee Bucks – MIL
• New Jersey Nets – NJN
• New York Knicks – NYK
• Orlando Magic – ORL
• Philadelphia 76ers – PHI
• Toronto Raptors – TOR
• Washington Wizards – WAS