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