Denver Nuggets pulled off the upset to defeat Minnesota Timberwolves. Denver Nuggets entered the game as the underdog, with a 40% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Denver Nuggets refused to go away, chipping away at Minnesota Timberwolves's lead until Denver Nuggets took their first lead toward the end of the game. Minnesota Timberwolves never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Denver Nuggets had earned the upset.