New Orleans Pelicans pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Houston Rockets. New Orleans Pelicans entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 24% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New Orleans Pelicans refused to go away, chipping away at Houston Rockets's lead until New Orleans Pelicans took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Houston Rockets never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New Orleans Pelicans had earned the upset.