AUBURN HILLS (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons are lowering all season ticket prices for 2009-10 to help fans struggling in Michigan's slumping economy.
Palace Sports and Entertainment president Tom Wilson says in a statement the team feels it needs to do its part "to respond to the stresses that have been placed on everyone in this region."
Season ticket holders who renew and pay in-full by May 1 will save at least 10 percent over what they paid in 2008-09. Savings also can be had on a 10-payment plan or free upgrade option on seats.
Season ticket holders have started getting renewal packets this week.
The state's unemployment rate has been among the highest in the nation for some time. It was 11.6 percent in January.
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