From the Detroit Auto Show to the Detroit Lions and Pistons playing, this weekend will be busy in downtown Detroit.
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.
Devin Booker missed the first game against Detroit but he’ll be back tonight, and Kevin Durant has to be licking his chops after scoring 43 against the Pistons in the first meeting, so even without Beal, the Suns have plenty of firepower.
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.
Detroit police are planning to discuss their security plan for fans during the Lions-Commanders NFC Divisional playoff game on Saturday.
Detroit Police say they're used to keeping downtown safe during large-scale events, including Detroit Lions playoff games.
Here's everything to know for Commanders vs. Lions at Ford Field, including game day information, parking, weather, food, things to do and more.
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn received a hero's welcome during his visit to the Detroit Pistons game Monday night.
Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
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."
The projection also factors in the Pistons game that day at Little Caesars Arena and the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place, which means higher foot traffic.
The stars aligned for Phoenix Suns teammates Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to make a friendly wager on some playoff football.