New Orleans Pelicans pulled off the upset to defeat Boston Celtics. New Orleans Pelicans entered the game as the underdog, with a 39% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New Orleans Pelicans refused to go away, chipping away at Boston Celtics's lead until New Orleans Pelicans took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Boston Celtics did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until New Orleans Pelicans regained control for good at the end of the game.