Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons to play preseason game at Michigan State
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Suns will be heading hundreds of miles away to face off against the Detroit Pistons for another exciting preseason matchup!
The Suns added a fifth preseason game and will now battle it out against the Pistons on Oct. 8 at Breslin Center on the Michigan State University campus.
The game will mark the first time the Suns visit East Lansing and the first time in 24 years Detroit will host a preseason game at Breslin Center.
The game also holds special meaning for Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia, a Spartan alum. Ishbia was a four-year member of the Spartan men’s basketball team and was a part of the 2000 NCAA Championship team.
“From being a walk on at Michigan State on the national championship team, to now being able to bring the Phoenix Suns to play at Breslin Center – this is a full circle moment and an incredibly special experience,” Ishbia said in a statement. “MSU and Coach Izzo have had an immeasurable impact on my life and my career, and I wouldn’t be where I am today, including owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, without Coach Izzo’s mentorship. I can’t wait to bring the Spartan community and Phoenix Suns together.”
It will also be a reunion between Ishbia and Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores, who is also a fellow Spartan alum!
Tip-off will be at 4 p.m. Arizona.
All preseason games will be broadcast over the air on Arizona’s Family and streamed on Suns Live.
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