MEMPHIS The Minnesota Timberwolves-Memphis Grizzlies first-round playoff series didnt need anymore spice. But a friendly rivalry between the fathers of Grizzlies star Ja Morant and Timberwolves counterpart Karl-Anthony Towns added a new level of trash talk anyway.<\/p>\n
Tee Morant and Karl-Anthony Towns Sr. arent ducking any smoke, or any cameras.<\/p>\n
In a sideline interview on NBA TV, the dads continued their playful trash talking on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n
Towns Sr. joked about fans leaving early when Memphis held a big lead to which Morant playfully chided him with the now infamous, We aint duckin no smoke.<\/p>\n
They exchanged banter about how many wins each team has had in the postseason and how many games would be left in this series. And, of course, there is a wager on this series.<\/p>\n
The dads revealed their wager during Game 1.<\/p>\n
If the No. 2-seeded Grizzlies win, Towns Sr. will wear a Ja Morant jersey; and if the No. 7-seeded Timberwolves win, Morant will wear a Karl-Anthony Towns jersey.<\/p>\n
The duo has been spirited in both games of the series so far, and both are ardent supporters of their sons.<\/p>\n
Morant led the Grizzlies to a 124-96 win in Game 2 to tie the series at 1-1. He had 23 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Towns had 15 points and 11 boards for the Timberwolves.<\/p>\n
Game 3 is Thursday in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n
Tee Morant, father of Ja Morant, has a friendly wager with Karl-Anthony Towns Sr. on the outcome of their sons' NBA playoffs first-round series. (AP Photo\/Brandon Dill)<\/p>\n
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