Boston Celtics' Paul George hit with flopping fine after 38-point debut ends in collapse
Paul George's 38-point Boston Celtics debut was marred by a $2,000 NBA flopping fine after a dramatic fourth-quarter dive against the Detroit Pistons.
TL;DR
- Paul George received a $2,000 fine for flopping during the Celtics' season opener against the Detroit Pistons.
- The penalty was assessed retroactively by the league office after a fourth-quarter incident.
- George scored 38 points in his Celtics debut, setting a franchise record for points in a debut.
- The Celtics lost the game after squandering a 22-point lead, including a 23-0 run by the Pistons.
- The fine does not affect George's eligibility for the next game against his former team.