Christon will start at point guard for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Thunder are resting Russell Westbrook ahead of their upcoming playoff run, which allows Christon to enter the starting lineup in his place. In 62 games as a reserve, Christon has averaged just 2.8 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 14.9 minutes, but his first opportunity to work with the top unit should potentially provide him a chance to log a 30-plus minute workload. Christon could have to share the extra playing time with Norris Cole as well.