Indiana Pacers pulled off the upset to defeat Boston Celtics. Indiana Pacers entered the game as the underdog, with a 35% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Indiana Pacers refused to go away, chipping away at Boston Celtics's lead until Indiana Pacers took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Boston Celtics did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Indiana Pacers regained control for good toward the end of the game.