New Orleans Pelicans pulled off the upset to defeat Sacramento Kings. New Orleans Pelicans entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 30% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New Orleans Pelicans refused to go away, chipping away at Sacramento Kings's lead until New Orleans Pelicans took their first lead toward the end of the game. Sacramento Kings did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until New Orleans Pelicans regained control for good at the end of the game.