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It didn't take long for Paul George to get his first fine as a member of the Boston Celtics.
The NBA announced that the Celtics forward has been fined $2,000 for flopping in Tuesday's loss to the Detroit Pistons.
George bumped into Pistons forward Duncan Robinson late in the fourth quarter and fell to the ground.
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Paul George was fined $2,000 for flopping on this play. https://t.co/DLYN7fE7Wh
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 21, 2026
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George had a historic performance despite the loss. He scored 38 points on 12-for-21 shooting from the field against the Pistons, breaking a Celtics record for most points scored in a debut. George also recorded five rebounds, five steals and three assists.
George passed Kyle Korver on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers list, moving into sole possession of eighth place.
According to Spotrac, George has now been fined by the NBA 80 times in his career. The last time he was fined for flopping was in 2023.
Spotrac lists George's career fines at more than $300,000.