Has an NBA game ever ended86–73?
Yes, 17 times.

Every 86–73 game (17 times)
- January 26, 2013Washington Wizards 86, Chicago Bulls 73
- May 4, 2011Chicago Bulls 86, Atlanta Hawks 73
- December 13, 2010Memphis Grizzlies 86, Portland Trail Blazers 73
- November 25, 2009Indiana Pacers 86, Los Angeles Clippers 73
- December 13, 2003San Antonio Spurs 86, Houston Rockets 73
- November 22, 2002Los Angeles Lakers 86, Chicago Bulls 73
- October 30, 2002Seattle SuperSonics 86, Phoenix Suns 73
- January 5, 2001Charlotte Hornets 86, Los Angeles Clippers 73
- November 11, 2000Cleveland Cavaliers 86, Washington Wizards 73
- March 10, 1999Cleveland Cavaliers 86, Phoenix Suns 73
- March 7, 1990Denver Nuggets 86, Minnesota Timberwolves 73
- February 22, 1953Syracuse Nationals 86, Philadelphia Warriors 73
- November 7, 1950Indianapolis Olympians 86, New York Knicks 73
- February 1, 1950Anderson Packers 86, Waterloo Hawks 73
- December 23, 1949Washington Capitols 86, Boston Celtics 73
- December 18, 1949Syracuse Nationals 86, Chicago Stags 73
- January 29, 1949St. Louis Bombers 86, Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons 73