- The Phoenix Suns are currently in 7th place in the Western Conference standings, fighting for a top-6 seed to avoid the play-in tournament.
- The Suns have a tough remaining schedule, with their next three games against the Celtics, Timberwolves, and Spurs - all teams that have already clinched playoff spots.
- The Suns are just 1.5 games behind the 6th-place Denver Nuggets, but have lost both of their matchups against the Nuggets this season.
- The Suns are also chasing the 5th-place Minnesota Timberwolves and 3rd-place Los Angeles Lakers, with key head-to-head matchups remaining.
- The Suns understand the importance of every game down the stretch as they try to secure a top-6 seed in the highly competitive Western Conference.