Los Angeles Lakers surprised Denver Nuggets, mounting an impressive comeback to win the game. Denver Nuggets seemed to be in command, with a 89% chance to win during the middle stretches of the game, but no lead proved large enough.
Los Angeles Lakers entered the game as the underdog, with a 44% chance to win before the game started. Denver Nuggets led for most of the game, but Los Angeles Lakers seized the lead for good toward the end of the game.