Denver Nuggets pulled off the upset to defeat Detroit Pistons. Denver Nuggets entered the game as the underdog, with a 34% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Denver Nuggets refused to go away, chipping away at Detroit Pistons's lead until Denver Nuggets took their first lead toward the end of the game. Detroit Pistons never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Denver Nuggets had earned the upset.