Has an NBA game ever ended117–87?
Yes, 12 times.

Every 117–87 game (12 times)
- January 12, 2021Utah Jazz 117, Cleveland Cavaliers 87
- January 7, 2020Los Angeles Lakers 117, New York Knicks 87
- December 7, 2016Boston Celtics 117, Orlando Magic 87
- January 17, 2016Minnesota Timberwolves 117, Phoenix Suns 87
- January 23, 2009Atlanta Hawks 117, Milwaukee Bucks 87
- January 29, 2008Boston Celtics 117, Miami Heat 87
- March 9, 2004Denver Nuggets 117, Washington Wizards 87
- May 8, 1999Utah Jazz 117, Sacramento Kings 87
- March 15, 1995Los Angeles Clippers 117, Detroit Pistons 87
- February 16, 1993New York Knicks 117, Dallas Mavericks 87
- January 21, 1981Boston Celtics 117, Utah Jazz 87
- January 10, 1976Golden State Warriors 117, New York Knicks 87