Charlotte Hornets pulled off the upset to defeat Phoenix Suns. Charlotte Hornets entered the game as the underdog, with a 35% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Charlotte Hornets refused to go away, chipping away at Phoenix Suns's lead until Charlotte Hornets took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Phoenix Suns never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Charlotte Hornets had earned the upset.