The WNBA regular season has concluded in 2022. For the Mercury, this has been a season of constant turmoil and one that fans won't particularly forget. Thankfully for us, the season has not quite ended yet. The Merc still have time to right the ship. By finishing the season with a 15-21 record, they have earned themselves the opportunity to play the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the playoffs. 

• Playoff formatting and home court advantage
• Injury reports for both teams

A solid portion of this episode is my introduction of the Las Vegas Aces. This team finished as the WNBA's top seed and they have the potential to compete for the next several championships. Many people know that they are good, but only few understand just how good this team is. For the Mercury, knocking off the Aces in the first round might be the biggest upset in WNBA history. 

• Offensive juggernaut (explaining the stats)
• Former M'VP A'ja Wilson and her star-studded cast featuring multiple All-WNBA caliber players. 
• Tendencies in play
• Introducing the bench.
• The absolute goal for the Phoenix Mercury is:

After that, I introduce some content that should hopefully serve as motivation for the Mercury. Knowing they are playing against the best team in the WNBA and are also as short-handed as any basketball team in history — the Merc will absolutely need motivation. 

• Discussing the nearly bipolar Mercury defense that we have seen all season. 
• The new Big 3
• Reiteration of the mission
• Skylar Diggins-Smith and the associated press

I end the episode stating some of my beliefs about who the biggest factors are for the Mercury. They will be incredibly important. Tune in. I also conclude with full series predictions for the other three WNBA Playoff matchups. Next Thursday, I will provide a follow up on the Mercury. We will know by then whether or not they have advanced by the first round. There will absolutely be another episode of the Suns Mode Podcast about the Phoenix Mercury next Thursday. Win or lose. Your job: Sit back and enjoy the playoffs!Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellence. Shine bright like a Diamond! Hope to see you all again back here next week for more content on Phoenix Pro Basketball. CheersFREE BRITTNEY GRINERWE ARE BGLETS GO MERC LETS GO MERC LETS GO MERC LETS GO MERCMIIIIIGHTY MERCURY!@ValleySunna