Houston Rockets pulled off the upset to defeat Los Angeles Lakers. Houston Rockets entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 27% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Houston Rockets refused to go away, chipping away at Los Angeles Lakers's lead until Houston Rockets took their first lead toward the end of the game. Los Angeles Lakers never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Houston Rockets had earned the upset.