The Suns are currently up 3-2 after a big home win in game 5, but many of us did not necessarily see the series going this way. In fact, throughout much of last week's episode I had nearly guaranteed the series to be over and in the hands of the Suns after 4 or 5 games. This week I unfortunately had to walk some of those comments back, but I still kept an analytical eye on the Suns basketball and was able to have fun for yet another episode. Shit is still okay with the Suns up 3-2 we just gotta be a lil more invested now. Games 3 and 4 in Dallas were not very good at all for the Suns. 

• Mavericks made adjustments to their offensive game plan / Suns reaction
• Getting others involved for Mavs
• Turnovers (game 3 edition)
• Lack of Ayton usage and other bad stats from game 3
• Mavericks kill from the "5-out" in game 4
• CP3 and his birthday trippin
• Turnovers (game 4 edition)
• Flopping
• Suns' on-ball defense

We didn't play good basketball at all, but had tons of notes to take into game 5 back in Phoenix. PHX got the best basketball crowd in the country and it is very difficult to come in and win important games there. 

• A rough start in the 1st quarter
• Early adjustments by Suns (Bismack/JaVale, Shamet/Payne)
• Mikal Bridges gets going
• Huge 3rd quarter (D-Book and DA special)
• Other key stats from huge game 5 win

The Suns have their next "biggest game of the season" moment staring them right in the face. Game 6 will be played on Thursday night in Dallas, and if the series reaches game 7, the boys will return back to Phoenix for the next game on Sunday.

• First quarters
• Bridges/DA important defensive matchup on Luka
• Game 6 CHRIS
• Theo Pinson and the annoying ass Mavericks Bench

The Memphis Grizzlies (sans-Ja) and the Golden State Warriors are still locked in on the other side of the Western Conference Semifinal. 

• Golden State up 3-2 with game 6 Friday, possible game 7 Monday
• Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals could be as late as Wednesday or later

Look for a bonus episode of Suns Mode whenever the Western Conference Finals matchup is fully set. I will dive in and analyze the matchup as I have done with the previews of both playoff series this far. This Bonus episode should release no later than Tuesday 5/16 at 12AM Arizona time, but does not currently have a set release date. Until we meet again, always cheer for our Phoenix Suns, and maybe try to take some time out of your weekend to listen to Kendrick Lamar's upcoming album "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers." It's gonna be a great one. Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellence, and follow me on Twitter @ValleySunna to get updates on the Suns Mode Podcast and join in on the Ayton gospel! See you again probably before Thursday!LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS"tables turned, lesson learned, my best look."