(A guest post from our friends at Crunchology. I recommend you check out their site.-CS) For the 2013 playoffs the NBA introduced a new, harsher flopping rule. Unlike the regular-season flopping rule that gives players a warning for their first offense, the playoff rule does not utilize a warning. A players’ first offense results in an immediate fine, and repeat offenders incur harsher penalties with each offense. We have seen some fines in the playoffs so far, but none for flopping. [Read