Boston Celtics pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Philadelphia 76ers. Boston Celtics entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 20% 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 toward the end of the game. Philadelphia 76ers did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Boston Celtics regained control for good at the very end of the game.