Detroit Pistons pulled off the upset to defeat Los Angeles Lakers. Detroit Pistons entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 25% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Detroit Pistons refused to go away, chipping away at Los Angeles Lakers's lead until Detroit Pistons 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, Detroit Pistons had earned the upset.