Indiana Pacers pulled off the upset to defeat Atlanta Hawks. Indiana Pacers entered the game as the underdog, with a 40% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Indiana Pacers refused to go away, chipping away at Atlanta Hawks's lead until Indiana Pacers took their first lead toward the end of the game. Atlanta Hawks never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Indiana Pacers had earned the upset.