New Orleans Pelicans pulled off the upset to defeat Oklahoma City Thunder. New Orleans Pelicans entered the game as the underdog, with a 41% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New Orleans Pelicans refused to go away, chipping away at Oklahoma City Thunder's lead until New Orleans Pelicans took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Oklahoma City Thunder did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until New Orleans Pelicans regained control for good toward the end of the game.