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

Devin Booker Reps Detroit Lions Before Suns-Pistons

Originally posted on Detroit Pistons on SI
By Justin Grasso | Last updated Jan 18, 2025 5:30 PM ET

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

For the hometown team.@Lions | #OnePride pic.twitter.com/fH5cbQo6n2
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 18, 2025

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.