The Suns have officially began their 2022 NBA Playoff journey.  Last season, the best crowd in the NBA gave us a game 1 victory that was ever so important to winning the series against the Lakers. This year, the Suns crowd made sure to keep that game 1 energy so that the Suns could absorb it and grab a win.  One down, 15 to go. If you tuned into the Suns Mode Bonus episode this past weekend, thank you. Also, if you haven't, you may find benefit in listening to that episode for the purpose of providing yourself the necessary knowledge for watching the playoff series. Last week, I talked about how we could win games 1 and 2. Game 1 definitely had the energy.

• Phoenix best basketball city in the West. 
• Deandre Ayton absolutely embarrassing Jonas Valanciunas in game 1. 
• CP3 in the fourth

It was a really good game 1, but that didn't quite translate over to game 2

• Devin Booker going absolutely crazy (31 points and a career high 7 threes) in the first half
• Jae Crowder
• CP3 good, but can improve
• Absolutely horrible transition defense
• Deandre Ayton

I also revisited my keys to winning games 1 and 2 from this past weekend.

• First quarters
• Jonas Valanciunas
• Defending CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram

I didn't formulate new "keys" for the upcoming games 3, 4 and 5 on Friday, Sunday and Tuesday. They pretty much stay the same, but I do have some very important parting messages.

• CP3 in New Orleans for games 3 and 4
• Keep eye on Landry Shamet
• Cam Johnson potential
• Importance of game 5 in Phoenix
• How will your season be defined?

No excuses. Let's #RallyTheValley and give our boys as much support as possible! No Book, NOT SHOOK!!!!Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellence, and keep cheering on the Suns until you can't take it anymore ... and then some. Regardless of how the Suns come out after game 5, there will be a new episode next Thursday with future playoff basketball games in mind. Stay hungry and immerse yourself in the beauty of playoff basketball. I will see you next week.NO BOOK NOT SHOOKLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSLETS GO SUNSLETS GO SUNS@ValleySunna