Detroit Pistons pulled off the upset to defeat New York Knicks. Detroit Pistons entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 26% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Detroit Pistons refused to go away, chipping away at New York Knicks's lead until Detroit Pistons took their first lead toward the end of the game. New York Knicks never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Detroit Pistons had earned the upset.