Oakland has won 14 of the last 16 games against Detroit Mercy in men's basketball, including the last nine games at Calihan Hall.
It will be a busy weekend downtown. The Detroit Lions will play the Washington Commanders at Ford Field, the Detroit Pistons will host the Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena, and the Detroit Auto Show will be held at Huntington Place.
The Detroit Pistons vs. Phoenix Suns game has been moved up to accommodate for the Lions-Commanders playoff game at Ford Field later that night.
Detroit police said the public can expect an increased presence downtown Saturday for the Lions -Commanders game, the Pistons game and the Detroit Auto Show. "We're excited," Detroit Police Cmdr. Matthew Fulgenzi of the Third Precinct said in a Friday media briefing at the department's headquarters. "We have a lot going on downtown tomorrow."
During a recent podcast, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff revealed his connection with Lions coach Dan Campbell and shared plans to have Campbell speak to his team after the playoffs.
Here's everything to know for Commanders vs. Lions at Ford Field, including game day information, parking, weather, food, things to do and more.
The stars aligned for Phoenix Suns teammates Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to make a friendly wager on some playoff football.
The parade and another championship the next season made it all even sweeter.
One DMV native, Pheonix superstar and future basketball Hall-of-Famer Kevin Durant, has the Commanders succeeding in a historic upset. Durant told reporters he predicts a 24-21 upset over the Lions, and has great confidence in his favorite team.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has heard all the praise for Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and is slightly irritated seeing his hometown team enjoy so much success. Appearing on 'Good Morning Football' this week, the talented defensive lineman discussed the 15-2 Lions and what he has been hearing from former teammates.
The Indiana Pacers play against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena The Indiana Pacers are spending $7,569,530 per win while the Detroit Pistons are spending $5,977,330 per win Game Time: