The Suns were in the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season , extending a then - franchise record .
The 1981 -- 82 Phoenix Suns season was the 14th season for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association .
The Phoenix Suns were in the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season , extending a then - franchise record .
The 1981 -- 82 Phoenix Suns season was the 14th season for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association .