Denver Nuggets pulled off the upset to defeat Indiana Pacers. Denver Nuggets entered the game as the underdog, with a 36% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Denver Nuggets refused to go away, chipping away at Indiana Pacers's lead until Denver Nuggets took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Indiana Pacers never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Denver Nuggets had earned the upset.