Denver Nuggets pulled off the upset to defeat Golden State Warriors. Denver Nuggets entered the game as the underdog, with a 36% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Denver Nuggets refused to go away, chipping away at Golden State Warriors's lead until Denver Nuggets took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Golden State Warriors did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Denver Nuggets regained control for good at the end of the game.