Has an NBA game ever ended86–78?
Yes, 19 times.

Every 86–78 game (19 times)
- February 14, 2012Los Angeles Lakers 86, Atlanta Hawks 78
- December 25, 2010Orlando Magic 86, Boston Celtics 78
- November 13, 2009Portland Trail Blazers 86, New Orleans Hornets 78
- January 30, 2009Boston Celtics 86, Detroit Pistons 78
- January 23, 2008Detroit Pistons 86, Philadelphia 76ers 78
- December 8, 2007Atlanta Hawks 86, Memphis Grizzlies 78
- April 30, 2005San Antonio Spurs 86, Denver Nuggets 78
- January 29, 2003New Jersey Nets 86, Washington Wizards 78
- April 4, 2001Vancouver Grizzlies 86, Los Angeles Clippers 78
- April 9, 1999New York Knicks 86, Atlanta Hawks 78
- March 23, 1999Orlando Magic 86, Charlotte Hornets 78
- March 18, 1999Orlando Magic 86, New York Knicks 78
- November 28, 1997Detroit Pistons 86, New York Knicks 78
- November 9, 1997Sacramento Kings 86, New York Knicks 78
- April 2, 1996Denver Nuggets 86, Minnesota Timberwolves 78
- February 27, 1995Houston Rockets 86, Cleveland Cavaliers 78
- May 7, 1992Chicago Bulls 86, New York Knicks 78
- March 12, 1955Minneapolis Lakers 86, Philadelphia Warriors 78
- December 7, 1946Chicago Stags 86, Cleveland Rebels 78