Denver Nuggets pulled off the upset to defeat Washington Wizards. Denver Nuggets entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 25% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Denver Nuggets refused to go away, chipping away at Washington Wizards's lead until Denver Nuggets took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Washington Wizards did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Denver Nuggets regained control for good toward the end of the game.