But the league and its commissioner , David Stern , determined that the N.B.A. 's image -- battered by the melee last year in Auburn Hills , Mich. , between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers that spilled into the stands -- could use some sprucing up .
Detroit Pistons
Auburn Hills
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Auburn Hills
Detroit Pistons
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PERSON
David Stern
LOCATION
Auburn Hills
ORGANIZATION
Detroit Pistons
ORGANIZATION
Indiana Pacers