Lance Stephenson, LeBron James trade flops (Video)
Stephenson was trailing LeBron in transition late in the third quarter when he ran up beside him and tried to draw a cheap foul. He made minimal contact with James and then flopped like he was shot. Fortunately, Stephenson was called for the blocking foul.
LeBron later executed a flop of his own when he nearly drew a flagrant foul call on David West late in the fourth quarter as he was driving to the basket. The Pacers were leading 75-74 at the time when West put a good, clean foul on LeBron. James embellished a little.
Officials reviewed the play and awarded LeBron two free throws. They got it right again by not calling a flagrant on West. I never thought I’d say this in an NBA playoff game, but kudos to the refs for not falling into the trap. The right call was made in both situations.