Games in the NBA Playoffs matter the most to teams in the league. Compared to regular season games, the stakes are higher, and teams often care more about the results in the postseason. This season, the Phoenix Suns have their eyes set on having a deep playoff run. With the excellent play from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, the Suns might threaten other Western Conference teams.
The Suns are coming off a disappointing loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. Many were disappointed with how the game was officiated and thought two crucial calls would've changed the result. But the team can't live in the past even though the outcome didn't go in their favor.
Looking at the Western Conference, there have been plenty of teams that could pose a threat to Phoenix in the postseason. The conference has become competitive again, which could be problematic for the Suns in the playoffs. With that, let's look at the three teams Phoenix should prepare for if they match up against them in the postseason.