Pacers G Stephenson fined for flopping


Jan 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) waits to check into the game against the New York Knicks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats New York 117- 89. Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson was fined $5,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules for the second time this season.

The incident occurred with 1:37 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Pacers’ 102-94 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

Stephenson is averaging 13.9 points and 5.2 assists per game this season.