Youngblood closed with three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 10 minutes during Wednesday's 138-89 victory over the Suns.
Youngblood continues to benefit from the fact that Oklahoma City is blowing opponents out on a regular basis. The majority of Youngblood's playing time has come during the final stretch of games, typically when the result has been decided. In 19 appearances, he has averaged 1.8 points and 1.0 rebounds in 5.6 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Chris Youngblood: Scores first NBA points
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Youngblood amassed three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) over six minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime win over Indiana.
Youngblood didn't see any playing time during Tuesday's season-opening win over the Rockets in double overtime, but with the Thunder shorthanded Thursday, the two-way guard saw some action and scored his first NBA points. When Alex Caruso (concussion), Cason Wallace (knee), Isaiah Joe (knee) and Jalen Williams (wrist) return to action, Youngblood will likely be relegated to the G League.
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Thunder's Chris Youngblood: Struggles in preseason win
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Youngblood ended with five points (1-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 116-112 preseason win over the Bucks.
After posting an efficient 25 points in Saturday's loss to Indiana, Youngblood came back down to earth Tuesday. The undrafted 23-year-old out of Alabama signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Thunder in June and may receive consideration for the team's final two-way spot ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
