Detroit Pistons pulled off the upset to defeat Boston Celtics. Detroit Pistons entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 27% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Detroit Pistons refused to go away, chipping away at Boston Celtics's lead until Detroit Pistons took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Boston Celtics never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Detroit Pistons had earned the upset.