Portland Trail Blazers pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Los Angeles Lakers. Portland Trail Blazers entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 20% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Portland Trail Blazers refused to go away, chipping away at Los Angeles Lakers's lead until Portland Trail Blazers took their first lead toward the end of the game. Los Angeles Lakers did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Portland Trail Blazers regained control for good at the end of the game.