Has an NBA game ever ended87–71?
Yes, 11 times.

Every 87–71 game (11 times)
- February 23, 2015Chicago Bulls 87, Milwaukee Bucks 71
- April 23, 2013New York Knicks 87, Boston Celtics 71
- December 21, 2006Detroit Pistons 87, Cleveland Cavaliers 71
- January 13, 2001Indiana Pacers 87, Miami Heat 71
- February 9, 1999Atlanta Hawks 87, Chicago Bulls 71
- January 23, 1997Chicago Bulls 87, Cleveland Cavaliers 71
- February 22, 1955Rochester Royals 87, Milwaukee Hawks 71
- November 28, 1950Rochester Royals 87, Washington Capitols 71
- November 30, 1949Syracuse Nationals 87, Boston Celtics 71
- November 27, 1948Minneapolis Lakers 87, St. Louis Bombers 71
- November 5, 1948New York Knicks 87, Indianapolis Jets 71