← All NBA final scoresHas an NBA game ever ended71–59?Yes, twice.First (the Scorigami)November 25, 1946Providence Steamrollers over Boston CelticsMost recentFebruary 9, 1950Minneapolis Lakers over Washington CapitolsNearby scores72–583 times72–593 times72–603 times71–58Never71–59twice71–604 times70–58once70–59twice70–604 timesEvery 71–59 game (twice)February 9, 1950Minneapolis Lakers 71, Washington Capitols 59November 25, 1946Providence Steamrollers 71, Boston Celtics 59