Washington Wizards pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Philadelphia 76ers. Washington Wizards entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 22% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Washington Wizards refused to go away, chipping away at Philadelphia 76ers's lead until Washington Wizards took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Philadelphia 76ers did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Washington Wizards regained control for good at the end of the game.