Daniel Theis fined for flopping / News - Basketnews.com

Los Angeles Clippers center Daniel Theis received a fine from the NBA for flopping.

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The NBA management has issued Daniel Theis a fine for allegedly flopping in a narrow win of 89-88 by the Los Angeles Clippers over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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According to an announcement by the NBA, the German center received a postgame fine of $2,000 for flopping. The sanction will not have an effect on the outcome of the game.

In what was an extremely close game with quite low scoring per NBA standards, the Los Angeles Clippers prevailed over their conference rival on the road with a score of 89-88.

Theis had an important role in the Clippers' win, contributing 4 points, 13 rebounds, and 1 assist for a plus-minus statistic of +14.

The German big man is averaging 6.3 rebounds, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist per game with 53.2% field goal shooting with the Los Angeles team.

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