The Mercury's 2022 WNBA season has unfortunately come to an end after they lost two games in Las Vegas against the Aces. While we may not be at our absolute happiest, there is still tons to celebrate and I hope you find tons of joy in this edition of Suns Mode. 

• Be proud
• Sacrifice
• What there is to look forward to

We have always been paying attention, we have never been silent, but now the only thing for Mercury fans and all members of our community to focus on. Brittney Griner is still not home. BG is in Russia for what should not be considered a crime. Cannabis crime is not real crime. It's hard to be down on mine when Brittney got nine. We will not stop.In this episode, I go back on points made last week. The mission was clear from the jump: steal one game and bring the series back for an elimination game 3 in Phoenix. Game 1 was the one to get the job done. 

• Intensity and defense
• We love you Shey

Game 2 was more of a crazy disaster. For the Aces, this game belongs in a basketball museum.

• An overview of MULTIPLE WNBA records that the Aces have broken. 
• An offensive barrage
• Not going down without a fight
• Guarding the 3

There are some other massive rumors circling the Merc going into what will soon be the 2023 WNBA Offseason. 

• Skylar Diggins-Smith
• Coach Nygaard

While the Suns may not have signed any new players this week, they have made an amazing announcement. The 1990's era Purple Sunburst throwback jerseys are returning! For one season and one season only!

• Celebrating 30 years since '93
• Deandre Ayton and his new nickname
• BUY WHEN AVAILABLE

The KD trade is reportedly off for the rest of the offseason. 

• told ya

That will do it for the week. Suns Mode will be going nowhere. Come back as soon as next Thursday (Midnight, AZ time) for more content on everything Phoenix professional basketball. Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceFREE BRITTNEY GRINERWE ARE BGMIGHTY MERCURYLETS GO SUNS

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