WATCH: Twin sister girlfriends go VIRAL for supporting rookie brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson at first NBA game against each other

Amen and Ausar Thompson are the first brothers in NBA draft history to be selected in the top 5 in the same year.

WATCH: Twin sister girlfriends go VIRAL for supporting rookie brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson at first NBA game against each other

Amen and Ausar Thompson (via Open Source/X)

In a captivating NBA showdown, rookie twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson clashed for the first time as the Houston Rockets went head-to-head against the Detroit Pistons at the Toyota Center in Houston. The elder sibling, Amen represented the Rockets, while Ausar donned the Pistons’ jersey. The outcome tilted in favor of Amen, with the Rockets securing a convincing 136-119 victory, sending the Pistons back to the drawing board.

Adding a twist to the narrative, a viral video surfaced on social media featuring another set of twin sisters attending the game. Amusingly, one user account playfully labeled them as the twin girlfriends of the two rookie brothers. The speculation gained momentum as the girls themselves contributed to the intrigue by sharing a video, wishing the NBA rookies well. This engaging clip quickly spread like wildfire on the widely-known social media platform, X (formerly called Twitter).

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The intriguing revelation originated from a parody account mimicking Legion Hoops, aptly named Legon Hoops. The twin sisters at the center of the speculation are none other than the Cavinder twins, Haley and Hanna, renowned social media influencers.

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In June, Amen and Ausar achieved a historic feat as the first twin brothers chosen in the top five and top ten of the NBA draft. The Houston Rockets secured Amen as the fourth overall pick, while the Detroit Pistons swiftly followed by selecting Ausar as the fifth pick.

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How did the twin brothers fare against each other

Amen Thompson’s Houston Rockets faced off against his twin brother, Ausar Thompson’s Detroit Pistons. Ausar had a better outing as he recorded 12 points, four rebounds, and six assists. Amen on the other hand had five points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Amen and Ausar swap shirts
Amen and Ausar swap shirts after their first NBA head-to-head game (via Open Source/X)

At the forefront of the players’ statistics chart for the Rockets was Alperen Sengun, showcasing an impressive performance with 26 points, four rebounds, and nine assists. Jalen Green also played a crucial role, contributing 22 points, five rebounds, and one assist. On the Pistons’ side, Alec Burks led the charge with 21 points, two rebounds, and two assists.

This season, Amen Thompson has been contributing an average of 5.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in the 12 games he has played for the Rockets. His playing time was limited due to missing a significant part of the season because of an ankle injury. On the other hand, Ausar Thompson has been making a substantial impact for the Pistons, averaging 9.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.

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