Playoff Upsets and shockers are becoming the norms. From FAU making it to the Final Four and 8^th seeded Miami upsetting the number 1 seed in the NBA playoffs. The team over at the Vegas Mistake is breaking down some of the most monumental upsets in NBA playoff history, where the underdog team defied the odds and pulled off a stunning victory against a much-favored opponent. Below, The Vegas Mistake breaks down the biggest NBA playoff game upsets in history, their impact on the game, and the betting statistics surrounding them.

1. 1994: Denver Nuggets vs. Seattle SuperSonics In the 1993-1994 NBA season, the Denver Nuggets finished with a 42-40 record, barely making it into the playoffs as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. Their opponents in the first round were the Seattle SuperSonics, who had finished the regular season with a league-best 63-19 record. However, the Nuggets had other ideas, and behind the scoring prowess of Dikembe Mutombo and the high-octane offense led by Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, they pulled off a stunning upset, winning the series 3-2. The odds of the Nuggets winning the series outright were 6-1, and anyone who had placed a $100 bet on them would have made a profit of $600.
2. 2007: Golden State Warriors vs. Dallas Mavericks In the 2006-2007 NBA season, the Golden State Warriors had a record of 42-40 and barely made the playoffs as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. Their opponents in the first round were the Dallas Mavericks, who had finished the regular season with a league-best 67-15 record. However, behind the scoring of Baron Davis and the leadership of head coach Don Nelson, the Warriors pulled off a stunning upset, winning the series 4-2. The odds of the Warriors winning the series outright were 13-1, and anyone who had placed a $100 bet on them would have made a profit of $1,300.
3. 2011: Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs In the 2010-2011 NBA season, the Memphis Grizzlies finished with a 46-36 record and made the playoffs as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. Their opponents in the first round were the San Antonio Spurs, who had finished the regular season with a 61-21 record. However, behind the all-around play of Zach Randolph and the steady leadership of head coach Lionel Hollins, the Grizzlies pulled off a stunning upset, winning the series 4-2. The odds of the Grizzlies winning the series outright were 6-1, and anyone who had placed a $100 bet on them would have made a profit of $600.
4. 2020: Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers In the 2019-2020 NBA season, the Denver Nuggets finished with a 46-27 record and made the playoffs as the third seed in the Western Conference. Their opponents in the second round were the Los Angeles Clippers, who had been the favorites to win the championship all season long. However, behind the inspired play of Jamal Murray and the dominant presence of Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets pulled off a stunning upset, winning the series 4-3. The odds of the Nuggets winning the series outright were 6-1, and anyone who had placed a $100 bet on them would have made a profit of $600.

These upsets were not only historic but also had a significant impact on the game. The underdog teams proved that anything could happen in the playoffs, and that it is not always the team with the best record that comes out on top. These victories also served as a reminder of the importance of betting responsibly and the big outcomes and payouts that can come as a result of betting on underdogs vs only betting favorites. 

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