Phoenix Suns pulled off the upset to defeat Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix Suns entered the game as the underdog, with a 30% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Phoenix Suns refused to go away, chipping away at Dallas Mavericks's lead until Phoenix Suns took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Dallas Mavericks did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Phoenix Suns regained control for good toward the end of the game.