Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off the upset to defeat Denver Nuggets. Minnesota Timberwolves entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 30% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Minnesota Timberwolves refused to go away, chipping away at Denver Nuggets's lead until Minnesota Timberwolves 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, Minnesota Timberwolves had earned the upset.