Mountain Mission's Tshiebwe Shines in Jazz Season Finale

Third-year pro posts 29 points, 17 rebounds in loss to Lakers

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:08pm

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Oscar Tshiebwe, a 6-foot-8, 255-pound forward from Mountain Mission School, had an impressive performance in the Utah Jazz's season-ending 131-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Tshiebwe, who appeared in 27 games for the Jazz this season, scored 29 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in the contest.

Why it matters

Tshiebwe's strong showing in the final game of the season provides a positive note for the Jazz, who missed the playoffs this year. The young forward has shown flashes of potential throughout the year and his performance against the Lakers could help build momentum heading into the offseason.

The details

Tshiebwe shot an efficient 63.4% from the field this season, averaging 7.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. His 29-point, 17-rebound effort against the Lakers was one of his best games of the year, showcasing his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor.

  • The Jazz closed out their 2025-26 season on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Oscar Tshiebwe

A 6-foot-8, 255-pound third-year pro who played his high school basketball at Mountain Mission School.

Utah Jazz

An NBA team that failed to make the playoffs this season.

Los Angeles Lakers

An NBA team that defeated the Utah Jazz 131-107 in the season finale.

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What they’re saying

“Oscar really stepped up and showed what he's capable of in that final game. We're excited to see him continue developing and build on this performance in the offseason.”

— Jazz Head Coach

The takeaway

Tshiebwe's strong finish to the season provides hope for the Jazz's future, as the young forward demonstrated his potential to be an impactful two-way player at the NBA level.