Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Philadelphia 76ers. Los Angeles Lakers entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 23% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Los Angeles Lakers refused to go away, chipping away at Philadelphia 76ers's lead until Los Angeles Lakers took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Philadelphia 76ers did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Los Angeles Lakers regained control for good at the end of the game.