Washington Wizards pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Denver Nuggets. Washington Wizards entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 15% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Washington Wizards refused to go away, chipping away at Denver Nuggets's lead until Washington Wizards took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Denver Nuggets never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Washington Wizards had earned the upset.