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.
The NBA fined Paul George $2,000 for flopping during the Celtics’ season-opening loss to the Pistons. Despite the penalty, George had a stellar debut, scoring 38 points and breaking a franchise record. However, his individual performance was overshadowed by the Celtics’ collapse and a significant Detroit run in the fourth quarter.
- 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.
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