This episode can be interpreted as a direct transition from last week's episode, titled "Suns Mode 2022 NBA postseason preview, part 1." After discussing the Western Conference's play-in picture last week (seeds 7-10), I wanted to provide the same fair discussion to the better half of the Western Conference playoff bracket. While the Suns are head and shoulders above the rest of the league, there are still roughly 6 games of very important basketball left for each of the other teams in the league; so keeping an eye on the standings will be important.

• Before I discussed the 2-6 seeds of the Western Conference, I provided any necessary updates to the Western Conference play-in picture. I will continue to do so next week. 
• Suns played playoff contenders in the Nuggets last weekend, Warriors this recent Wednesday.
• Suns will play play-in contenders in a back-to-back against the Lakers and Clippers on Tuesday and Wednesday this upcoming week.
• Suns will play mega-contender Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Why do I enjoy this team?

This week, I also provided some context on what is left for the Suns to chase this season. The key is to stay hungry, and to not lose that necessary intensity before the playoffs. 

• Chase the franchise-record win total with 6 games left
• Solidify personal narratives
• Return of CP3

And finally, I provided a list of what should nearly be considered "MUST-WATCH" games for the next seven days. The Suns technically have nothing left to compete for, but tons of other teams do. If you are a genuine hoops enjoyer, you should have a very fun weekend of basketball watching, considering there is also the NCAA Final Four being played (listen for my brief F4 predictions!).

• Nets vs Bucks on TNT Thursday (ECF?)
• Suns vs Grizzlies on Friday
• Timberwolves vs Nuggets Friday ends after suns
• Pelicans vs Lakers Friday ends after that
• Heat vs Bulls Saturday (Bulls in danger of falling to play in)
• Nets vs Hawks on Saturday possible play-in game
• Jazz vs Warriors Saturday possible first round matchup
• Bucks vs Bulls Tuesday before we beat Lakers
• Celtics vs Bulls before Suns vs Clippers Wednesday

And that will do it. Next week, I will provide my final regular season update as we get fully prepared for the playoffs. We will intensely scrutinize both the Western and Eastern conference playoff picture to provide context for how the NBA's wonderful 75th regular season will conclude. It will definitely be a crazy week.Next week, I also want to start elaborating on the story that is the 2021-22 Phoenix Suns. When we go week by week, it can be easy to push the old stuff behind. The last 3 seasons have been incredibly special, and we must continue to recognize that for our boys.  A new episode of Suns Mode will release on Thursday, as expected every week.Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS @ValleySunna"oh man we sent the bitch ass warriors out their own arena how down bad"