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Devin Booker Reps Detroit Lions Before Suns-Pistons

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker showed love for the Lions before taking on the Detroit Pistons.
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Jan 16, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks on during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Jan 16, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks on during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images | Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

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Before the Detroit Lions kick off against the Washington Commanders for their first playoff action of the season on Saturday night, the Detroit Pistons will host Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns.

Booker might be on the other side of the NBA matchup in Michigan on Saturday, but he’s pulling for the hometown football team.

As Booker departed the team hotel on Saturday afternoon, he was spotted wearing a Lions jacket. The Suns supported his fit.

@Suns: For the hometown team. #OnePride

Booker’s support for the Lions doesn’t come as a shock. The Michigan-born guard has made it clear he’s a Lions fan and could even attend the Saturday night postseason matchup. With a victory, the Lions could punch their ticket to the NFC Championship game.

The winner of Commanders-Lions will face the winner of the Philadelphia Eagles vs Los Angeles Rams matchup.

Before Booker gets to some NFL action, he’ll have a battle with the Pistons, who are looking to bounce back after taking on a loss against the Indiana Pacers.

Lately, the Suns have been finding a bit of a groove after struggling throughout the final stretch of December. Heading into Saturday’s game, the Suns are 20-20. They are placed 10th in the Western Conference, tied with the Golden State Warriors, and placed half a game behind the Sacramento Kings.

As for the Pistons, they have a 21-20 record. After failing to jump over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, the Pistons are placed eighth in the Eastern Conference, half a game behind the Atlanta Hawks.

The Pistons and the Suns are slated for a 4 PM ET tip-off. Booker’s Lions will kick off at 8 PM ET.

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Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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