New Orleans Pelicans surprised Portland Trail Blazers, mounting an impressive comeback to win the game. Portland Trail Blazers seemed to be in command, with a 85% chance to win toward the end of the game, but no lead proved large enough.
New Orleans Pelicans entered the game as the strong favorite, with a 70% chance to win before the game started. Portland Trail Blazers led for most of the game, but New Orleans Pelicans seized the lead for good at the end of the game. The game featured many momentum swings, with a total of 12 probabilistic lead changes