Washington Wizards pulled off the upset to defeat Atlanta Hawks. Washington Wizards entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 27% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Washington Wizards refused to go away, chipping away at Atlanta Hawks's lead until Washington Wizards 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, Washington Wizards had earned the upset.