# Paul George fined for flopping

> NBA fines Paul George $2,000 for flopping in Celtics' loss.
- Title: Paul George fined for flopping · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: NBA fines Paul George $2,000 for flopping in Celtics' loss. NBA fined Paul George $2,000 for flopping during Boston Celtics' 121-113 loss to Detroit Pistons.
- Keywords: nba, boston celtics, paul george, flopping, detroit pistons, duncan robinson, cade cunningham, jayson tatum, news, politics, Paul, George
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/boston-celtics-paul-george-flopping-fine-38-point-debut-ends-collapse
- Author: Alejandro Avila
- Published: 2026-10-21T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nba, boston celtics, paul george, flopping, detroit pistons, duncan robinson, cade cunningham, jayson tatum, news, politics
## NBA fines Paul George
NBA fined Paul George $2,000 for flopping during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to Detroit Pistons.
## Flopping incident
George flopped after contact with Detroit guard Duncan Robinson in fourth quarter.
## George's performance
George scored 38 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 assists in Celtics debut.
## Celtics collapse
Boston lost 22-point lead after 23-0 Detroit run in fourth quarter.
## Key takeaway

NBA fined Paul George $2,000 for flopping during Boston Celtics' 121-113 loss to Detroit Pistons.