New Orleans Pelicans pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Cleveland Cavaliers. New Orleans Pelicans entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 18% chance to win before the game started.
New Orleans Pelicans seized control early, taking their first lead toward the beginning of the game. Cleveland Cavaliers did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until New Orleans Pelicans regained control for good during the middle stretches of the game.