Oscar Tshiebwe Injury Status Update for November 9th, 2026
Oscar Tshiebwe of the Rockets has been ruled out and will not play today. Oscar was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 2nd game Oscar has missed this season.
Oscar Tshiebwe Season Averages
Oscar's absence leaves a significant hole in the Rockets rotation. Across 6 games this season, he's averaging 2.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game while playing 7.0 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
Rockets Performance With & Without Oscar Tshiebwe
The numbers tell a clear story about Oscar's value to the Rockets. With Oscar in the lineup this season, the team is 3-3. Without him, they've gone 4-0. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (117.1 vs 120.9 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-3 | 4-0 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.1 | 120.9 | +3.8 |
| Def Rating | 108.3 | 111.1 | +2.8 |
| Net Rating | 8.8 | 9.8 | +0.9 |
| PPG | 112.8 | 120.8 | +7.9 |
Full Injury Report — Oscar Tshiebwe's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Nuggets @ Rockets - November 9, 2026 Denver Nuggets: DeMar DeRozan (Questionable) Christian Braun (Questionable) Aaron Gordon (Questionable) Cameron Johnson (Questionable) Jamal Murray (Questionable) Nikola Jokic (Questionable) Houston Rockets: Steven Adams (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Oscar's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Rockets.