Has an NBA game ever ended86–72?
Yes, 9 times.

Every 86–72 game (9 times)
- April 7, 2012Boston Celtics 86, Indiana Pacers 72
- November 20, 1993Utah Jazz 86, New York Knicks 72
- April 1, 1990Dallas Mavericks 86, Milwaukee Bucks 72
- May 11, 1975Golden State Warriors 86, Chicago Bulls 72
- December 9, 1952Boston Celtics 86, Philadelphia Warriors 72
- December 2, 1951New York Knicks 86, Philadelphia Warriors 72
- November 17, 1951Rochester Royals 86, Philadelphia Warriors 72
- February 27, 1951Philadelphia Warriors 86, Syracuse Nationals 72
- December 8, 1949Syracuse Nationals 86, Sheboygan Redskins 72