...the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Pistons defeated the Magic 85-80. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson

Fan details strides made since brawl

John Green, the fan who sparked the infamous Pistons-Pacers brawl, said Thursday he has spoken to Ron Artest and the two hope to partner together for some type of community-service endeavor, possibly in Detroit.

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...as well as trying to get together with his adversary from his brawl at The Palace of Auburn Hills

...7) points to his bench during their game against the Detroit Pistons Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson

...the Detroit Pistons with just 45.9 seconds left in the game Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The game was called by the officials. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson

...on the court with just 45.9 seconds left in the game Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The fight began when Detroit's Ben Wallace went after Indiana's Ron Artest after...

...the court by following their fight with the Detroit Pistons and fans Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson

The Brawl: Were lessons learned?

It was a different time when Ron Artest and the Pacers took on the Pistons and their fans five years ago. But how much has really changed?

AUBURN HILLS, MI - NOVEMBER 15: Charlie Villanueva #31 of the Detroit Pistons goes up for a dunk past...

AUBURN HILLS, MI - NOVEMBER 15: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks goes up for a rebound attempt...

Nowitzki leads Mavericks' balanced attack to beat Pistons

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit 95-90 on Sunday night, snapping the Pistons' winning streak at three games.

Dampier becomes ill before game

Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier has been taken to a hospital in the Detroit area after becoming ill.

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Villanueva scores 18 of 30 in third quarter as Pistons get to .500

Charlie Villanueva had a season-high 30 points and outscored Charlotte by himself in the third quarter, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 98-75 win over the Bobcats on Wednesday night.