Indiana Pacers pulled off the upset to defeat Denver Nuggets. Indiana Pacers entered the game as the underdog, with a 31% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Indiana Pacers refused to go away, chipping away at Denver Nuggets's lead until Indiana Pacers took their first lead toward the end of the game. Denver Nuggets did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Indiana Pacers regained control for good at the end of the game.