Boston Celtics pulled off the upset to defeat Philadelphia 76ers. Boston Celtics entered the game as the underdog, with a 38% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Boston Celtics refused to go away, chipping away at Philadelphia 76ers's lead until Boston Celtics took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Philadelphia 76ers did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Boston Celtics regained control for good toward the end of the game.