Charlotte Hornets pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Houston Rockets. Charlotte Hornets entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 25% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Charlotte Hornets refused to go away, chipping away at Houston Rockets's lead until Charlotte Hornets took their first lead at the end of the game. Houston Rockets never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Charlotte Hornets had earned the upset.