Philadelphia 76ers pulled off the upset to defeat Houston Rockets. Philadelphia 76ers entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 27% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Philadelphia 76ers refused to go away, chipping away at Houston Rockets's lead until Philadelphia 76ers took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Houston Rockets did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Philadelphia 76ers regained control for good at the end of the game.