Template:1971 NL West standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Giants | 90 | 72 | .556 | — | 51–30 | 39–42 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 89 | 73 | .549 | 1 | 42–39 | 47–34 |
| Atlanta Braves | 82 | 80 | .506 | 8 | 43–39 | 39–41 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 79 | 83 | .488 | 11 | 46–35 | 33–48 |
| Houston Astros | 79 | 83 | .488 | 11 | 39–42 | 40–41 |
| San Diego Padres | 61 | 100 | .379 | 28½ | 33–48 | 28–52 |