EAST LANSING, MI –– It was a dream turned reality for Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores, Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Breslin Center. The pair teamed up to bring an NBA game to their alma mater, marking the first time an NBA game was played at Michigan State University.

The Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns gave MSU students and Lansing-area fans a chance to see NBA basketball without having to make a long drive on Tuesday night. The Suns and Pistons played a preseason game at the Breslin Center on Michigan State’s campus.

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The Phoenix Suns improved to 2-0 in preseason play with a 105-97 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Playing at Michigan State's arena, it was a sort of homecoming for figures such as owner Mat Ishbia and guard Devin Booker.

The Phoenix Suns kicked off their Tuesday afternoon with an early matchup against the Detroit Pistons, facing off at Michigan State’s campus in their second preseason game of the year. The day began with Devin Booker bestowing Book 1’s to the MSU team and ended with a 105-97 win for Phoenix.