New Orleans Pelicans pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Memphis Grizzlies. New Orleans Pelicans entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 23% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New Orleans Pelicans refused to go away, chipping away at Memphis Grizzlies's lead until New Orleans Pelicans took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Memphis Grizzlies did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until New Orleans Pelicans regained control for good toward the end of the game.