(CBS DETROIT) – The Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns will arrive on the Michigan State University campus in October.
The Pistons will host the Suns in preseason action at the Breslin Center on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
This is the first preseason game to be played at the Breslin Center since 2018.
“Michigan State University is a special place and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce our team and the excitement of NBA basketball to East Lansing sports fans,” Pistons owner Tom Gores said in a statement. “The Lansing area and MSU community have always supported Pistons Basketball, and we are excited to have the opportunity to give fans a glimpse into our efforts to improve the team and create the foundation for competitive basketball.”
Suns owner and Michigan native Mat Ishbia is an MSU alumnus and was a four-year member of the school’s men’s basketball program, including the 2000 national championship team.
“From simply having Michigan State on the national championship team to being able to bring the Phoenix Suns to play at the Breslin Center, this is a full-circle moment and an incredibly special experience,” Ishbia said. “MSU and Coach Izzo have had an immeasurable impact on my life and career, and I would not be where I am today, including as owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, without Coach Izzo’s mentorship. I look forward to bringing the Spartan community and the Phoenix Suns together.”
Tickets for the preseason game at MSU start at $15 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the MSU athletics website, the Spartan Ticket Office or by calling 517-355-1610.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Pistons and Suns to the Breslin Center, two teams with whom we are fortunate to have great relationships and strong ties to our school and team,” said MSU coach Tom Izzo. “Having an NBA game on campus with two Spartans alumni as owners shows the power of Michigan State and the talent and quality of people that come from our great university. It is an honor to have Tom Gores as a friend and everyone knows the special bond I share with Mat, having coached him as a former player in our program. I am looking forward to this game and the opportunity to showcase NBA basketball to our MSU basketball fans and everyone here in the East Lansing community.”
In addition to the game at the Breslin Center, the Pistons will host the Milwaukee Bucks (Oct. 6) and Cleveland Cavaliers (Oct. 16) in the preseason. Detroit will play road games against Phoenix (Oct. 11) and Golden State (Oct. 13).