Boston Celtics pulled off the upset to defeat Detroit Pistons. Boston Celtics entered the game as the underdog, with a 45% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Boston Celtics refused to go away, chipping away at Detroit Pistons's lead until Boston Celtics took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Detroit Pistons did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Boston Celtics regained control for good toward the end of the game.