NBA cracks down on flopping as Lakers lose to Blazers
The short version
- The NBA issued eye-opening calls against flopping in a recent game between the Lakers and Blazers.
- The Lakers' starting center took accountability for the team's poor defensive performance in the loss.
- Portland defeated the Lakers in a game that also saw Jayson Tatum lead the Celtics to victory over the Nets.
- The Knicks avoided a 0-4 start with a win against the Pistons.
- The NBA is taking steps to address flopping, according to reports from multiple outlets.
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First reported by Al Jazeera English NBA: Portland Blazers prevail in battle of unbeatens against LA Lakers
New York Post Lakers’ ‘linebacker’ of defense takes accountability for pathetic D in loss to Blazers
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- New York Post, right-leaningLakers and Blazers put on blast by NBA with eye-opening flopping calls
- New York Post, right-leaningLakers’ ‘linebacker’ of defense takes accountability for pathetic D in loss to Blazers
- Al Jazeera English, left-leaningNBA: Portland Blazers prevail in battle of unbeatens against LA Lakers