Portland Trail Blazers two-way contract guard Chris Youngblood will miss Portland’s rematch against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night due to a right foot bone bruise, the team announced.
Youngblood injured his foot during the second half of Portland’s 123-103 against the Thunder on Tuesday, causing him to exit at the 10:11 mark of the fourth quarter and not return. It appeared Youngblood injured his foot while landing after a fast-break layup attempt at the 10:46 mark in the quarter.
The 24-year-old guard was giving Portland solid minutes off the bench before the injury. He produced eight points, one rebound and a steal in the win while shooting 2-4 from beyond the 3-point line.
The Blazers have yet to give an estimated timetable for Youngblood’s return to the court.
Following injuries to guards Shaedon Sharpe, Ja Morant and Vit Krejci, Youngblood was inserted into the regular rotation in recent weeks. In six appearances this season, Youngblood has averaged 6 points, 1.3 assists, 1 assist and 13.3 minutes per game while shooting 34.8% on 3-pointers.
In brighter news, Blazers reserve center Robert Williams III, who typically sits out at least one game during back-to-backs as a precautionary measure, is listed as available to play in the second leg of the back-to-back versus the Thunder on Wednesday night. Williams played only 15 minutes in the win on Wednesday, producing six points and four rebounds on perfect shooting from the field.
The Blazers are scheduled to tip off against the Thunder at the Moda Center at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.