New Orleans Pelicans pulled off the upset to defeat Utah Jazz. New Orleans Pelicans entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 29% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New Orleans Pelicans refused to go away, chipping away at Utah Jazz's lead until New Orleans Pelicans took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Utah Jazz never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New Orleans Pelicans had earned the upset.