Charlotte Hornets pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Atlanta Hawks. Charlotte Hornets entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 19% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Charlotte Hornets refused to go away, chipping away at Atlanta Hawks's lead until Charlotte Hornets took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Atlanta Hawks never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Charlotte Hornets had earned the upset.