Anthony Davis was fired up after hitting his second 3-pointer of the game in the Lakers' 128-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Davis was on a roll in the final quarter, sinking two clutch threes that helped the Lakers extend their lead. Fueled by adrenaline, he even directed some playful trash talk toward Ja Morant’s father, Tee Morant, who was watching courtside.
While the specifics of their interaction remain unclear, social media buzzed with excitement as soon as the video surfaced online.
"Let’s goooo karma for what ja always does and yaps his mouth, a fan wrote.
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"Anthony Davis bringing the heat! Trash talk with Tee Morant just adds more drama to the game—love the intensity!" commented another fan.
"AD giving Tee Morant a little courtside commentary—keeping the game entertaining on and off the court!" another user wrote.
"Anthony Davis keeping it real with Tee Morant! That exchange was priceless—AD doesn’t hold back. What were they saying?" wrote another X user.
"Oh shit I thought there was gonna be beef," said another.
"Fans are allowed to push the players?" commented a fan.
Meanwhile, veteran analyst Skip Bayless also applauded Davis for sinking two crucial 3-pointers in clutch moments.
"Two biggest shots of this game were made by ... Anthony Davis, two back-to-back clutch 3s that broke the game open," Skip tweeted. "Many nights, he's the NBA's best 2-way player."
Anthony Davis vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Anthony Davis didn’t deliver one of his usual dominant performances against the Memphis Grizzlies, as foul trouble limited his minutes after picking up a fifth personal foul in the third quarter.
However, the nine-time All-Star still made a strong impact, especially with his aggressive play on offense after checking back into the game in the fourth quarter.
In addition to knocking down two crucial 3-pointers, Davis posted another well-rounded stat line and recorded a double-double.
The former NBA champion finished with 21 points on 6 of 16 shooting, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, along with 14 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 32 minutes.
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