Charlotte Hornets pulled off a stunning upset to defeat Dallas Mavericks. Charlotte Hornets entered the game as the overwhelming underdog, with a 10% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Charlotte Hornets refused to go away, chipping away at Dallas Mavericks's lead until Charlotte Hornets took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Dallas Mavericks did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Charlotte Hornets regained control for good toward the end of the game.