New Orleans Pelicans pulled off the upset to defeat Portland Trail Blazers. New Orleans Pelicans entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 27% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New Orleans Pelicans refused to go away, chipping away at Portland Trail Blazers's lead until New Orleans Pelicans took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Portland Trail Blazers never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New Orleans Pelicans had earned the upset.