This is either a common or intentional foul. I think a flagrant or even technical (dead ball contact) is a stretch. I would go intentional as this was not exactly a basketball movement and its no different than a ball handler getting pushed in the back or pulling a jersey. The defender just grabbed the offensive player from the front (even though he was behind) and throws him to the floor.
No way is this common in my opinion.
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