Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a stunning upset to defeat Boston Celtics. Los Angeles Lakers entered the game as the overwhelming underdog, with a 9% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Los Angeles Lakers refused to go away, chipping away at Boston Celtics's lead until Los Angeles Lakers took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Boston Celtics never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Los Angeles Lakers had earned the upset.