Celebrate The Final Season At The Palace With The 'Best Of Seven' Series
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The Detroit Pistons announced today that the club will celebrate their final season at The Palace by hosting the "Best of Seven" series – seven games from January through the end of March where storied rivals visit The Palace for the final time in the arena's iconic history. Match-ups in the "Best of Seven" series include:
Tuesday, January 3 Indiana Pacers 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8 Los Angeles Lakers 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 10 San Antonio Spurs 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 26 Boston Celtics 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 28 Portland Trail Blazers 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 6 Chicago Bulls 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26 Miami Heat 7:30 p.m.
The first 10,000 fans attending "Best of Seven" series games will receive a commemorative item highlighting special moments and players competing in these intensely competitive match-ups over the years. Additionally, in-game entertainment will be programmed utilizing the Pistons Programming Network's "Unforgettable Moments" platform to relive memories and highlight special player performances through the series history. The Pistons Action Guide Game Program will include facts and figures on unique historical moments and Pistons Power Hour an hour before each game will feature autograph opportunities with Pistons Legends.
Fans can share their memories socially and join the conversation by engaging the Detroit Pistons Twitter handle (@detroitpistons) and Facebook page (facebook.com/detroitpistons) while utilizing the hashtag #DetroitBasketball. Additional content will be available by downloading the Pistons Mobile App (Pistons.com/mobile).
PS&E recently announced an agreement with the Ilitch organization to play home games at the newly constructed Little Caesars Arena by the beginning of the 2017-18 NBA season. The move to downtown Detroit positions the team as a primary contributor to the new District Detroit development that will help accelerate the revitalization of the city.
"We're pleased to highlight our final season at The Palace in a way that features match-ups against storied rival opponents," said Charlie Metzger, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the Detroit Pistons. "This series will give Detroit Pistons' fans an opportunity to celebrate our rich history and memories created at The Palace as these opponents visit the venue for the final time. We're excited about moving into our new home for the 2017-18 season and also want to properly celebrate our final year at The Palace."
Individual game tickets for the "Best of Seven" series are available online at www.pistons.com and at all TicketMaster Outlets or by calling 800-745-3000. Fans interested in purchasing tickets for the entire series can contact Palace sales representatives at 248-377-0100 or by visiting The Palace Ticket Store.