Washington Wizards pulled off the upset to defeat Brooklyn Nets. Washington Wizards entered the game as the underdog, with a 36% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Washington Wizards refused to go away, chipping away at Brooklyn Nets's lead until Washington Wizards took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Brooklyn Nets did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Washington Wizards regained control for good toward the end of the game.