Miami Heat pulled off the upset to defeat Los Angeles Lakers. Miami Heat entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 26% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Miami Heat refused to go away, chipping away at Los Angeles Lakers's lead until Miami Heat took their first lead toward the end of the game. Los Angeles Lakers did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Miami Heat regained control for good at the end of the game.