Dallas Mavericks pulled off the upset to defeat Los Angeles Lakers. Dallas Mavericks entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 29% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Dallas Mavericks refused to go away, chipping away at Los Angeles Lakers's lead until Dallas Mavericks took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Los Angeles Lakers never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Dallas Mavericks had earned the upset.