Pistons set to play all season long on FOX Sports Detroit
For the first time ever, FOX Sports Detroit will televise every regular-season game on the 2015-16 Detroit Pistons schedule.
Coverage begins Oct. 27 with the season opener at Atlanta. The Pistons' home opener is set for Oct. 28 vs. Utah.
Among the 82 games produced by FOX Sports Detroit, 13 are slated to air on FOX Sports Plus.
"Our commitment and passion for the Pistons is greater than ever. Fans are going to have fun with this squad; this is a really engaging team." said Greg Hammaren, senior vice president/general manager, FOX Sports Detroit. "Led by a pair of Michigan Sports Hall of Famers in George Blaha and Greg Kelser, our announcers, reporters and production team are devoted to delivering Pistons fans some of the best coverage throughout the NBA -- all in illustrious high-definition."
Calling the action again this season on FOX Sports Detroit is the popular team of Blaha and Kelser. PISTONS LIVE studio analyst Grant Long returns for another season.
FOX Sports Detroit's comprehensive coverage, presented by Belle Tire, includes pregame and postgame editions of PISTONS LIVE. In addition to live reports from The Palace of Auburn Hills and road venues, studio portions of PISTONS LIVE will originate from FOX Sports Detroit's studio at its Southfield headquarters.
"We are excited to begin another season of continued partnership with FOX Sports Detroit and pleased that 82 games will be broadcasted locally this season," said Dennis Mannion, CEO of Palace Sports & Entertainment. "FOX Sports Detroit's award-winning broadcast production will once again deliver the most complete coverage of Detroit Basketball both on and off the court."
A half-hour Pistons Season Preview special premieres Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 pm.
