This is a template that was created to easily update every article with the 2008–09 NBA Southwest Division standings. To use the update on any article, insert:

((2008-09 NBA Southwest standings))

To highlight the New Orleans Hornets, insert:

((2008-09 NBA Southwest standings|team=NOH))

For the other teams, use:

• San Antonio Spurs – SAS
• Houston Rockets – HOU
• Dallas Mavericks – DAL
• Memphis Grizzlies – MEM