Has an NBA game ever ended78–76?
Yes, 16 times.

Every 78–76 game (16 times)
- January 21, 2015Charlotte Hornets 78, Miami Heat 76
- March 16, 2009Oklahoma City Thunder 78, San Antonio Spurs 76
- December 9, 2003Philadelphia 76ers 78, Detroit Pistons 76
- November 11, 2003Boston Celtics 78, Indiana Pacers 76
- May 6, 1998Charlotte Hornets 78, Chicago Bulls 76
- November 4, 1956St. Louis Hawks 78, Syracuse Nationals 76
- February 14, 1952Rochester Royals 78, Syracuse Nationals 76
- January 21, 1952Rochester Royals 78, Milwaukee Hawks 76
- December 26, 1951Milwaukee Hawks 78, New York Knicks 76
- February 6, 1951Indianapolis Olympians 78, Rochester Royals 76
- March 21, 1950Minneapolis Lakers 78, Rochester Royals 76
- February 1, 1950Chicago Stags 78, Boston Celtics 76
- January 3, 1950Indianapolis Olympians 78, Tri-Cities Blackhawks 76
- December 26, 1949Minneapolis Lakers 78, Tri-Cities Blackhawks 76
- February 3, 1949Minneapolis Lakers 78, Philadelphia Warriors 76
- November 17, 1946Chicago Stags 78, Cleveland Rebels 76