New Orleans Pelicans won the game, which was not unexpected. The teams entered the game evenly matched; New Orleans Pelicans had a 54% chance to win before the game started
Portland Trail Blazers did not go quietly, holding the lead during the middle stretches of the game. Their biggest lead was when they had a 65% chance of winning, but ultimately New Orleans Pelicans managed to take control and pull away for the win.