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.

Jalen Duren led the way for Detroit with 17 points and five rebounds, while Jaden Ivey scored 16 points and dished out four assists. Suns’ superstar forward Kevin Durant had 21 points in 19 minutes, and Devin Booker finished with 10 points in Phoenix’s win.