The Detroit Pistons’ 107-96 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday was Ausar’s first NBA win in opposition to Amen. And though the brothers didn’t spend many possessions matched up in opposition to each other, with Ausar defending Rockets star Jalen Inexperienced and Amen guarding Pistons star Cade Cunningham, after the ultimate buzzer they had been drawn collectively like magnets. They shared an embrace on the court docket, however Amen Thompson was content material for it to be transient, figuring out the taunting that awaited. “I’m not even gonna open my phone, bro,” the Rockets guard said. “I can’t even do it. I got his messages on silent.” “I’m just gonna brag,” Ausar confirmed. “Talk to him about it all day.” -via Houston Chronicle / January 21, 2025
