Has an NBA game ever ended87–78?
Yes, 20 times.

Every 87–78 game (20 times)
- March 3, 2021Dallas Mavericks 87, Oklahoma City Thunder 78
- January 12, 2018Denver Nuggets 87, Memphis Grizzlies 78
- January 1, 2014Dallas Mavericks 87, Washington Wizards 78
- April 20, 2011Los Angeles Lakers 87, New Orleans Hornets 78
- December 4, 2007Milwaukee Bucks 87, Los Angeles Clippers 78
- November 17, 2005Dallas Mavericks 87, Atlanta Hawks 78
- April 13, 2004Toronto Raptors 87, Detroit Pistons 78
- January 9, 2004Portland Trail Blazers 87, Chicago Bulls 78
- November 10, 2003San Antonio Spurs 87, Utah Jazz 78
- December 28, 2001Orlando Magic 87, Detroit Pistons 78
- March 17, 2001Milwaukee Bucks 87, Philadelphia 76ers 78
- April 11, 1998Chicago Bulls 87, Orlando Magic 78
- November 27, 1996Detroit Pistons 87, Vancouver Grizzlies 78
- March 22, 1994New York Knicks 87, Chicago Bulls 78
- January 9, 1990New Jersey Nets 87, Boston Celtics 78
- December 8, 1962New York Knicks 87, Detroit Pistons 78
- February 7, 1954New York Knicks 87, Boston Celtics 78
- February 2, 1954Minneapolis Lakers 87, Rochester Royals 78
- December 25, 1951Rochester Royals 87, Indianapolis Olympians 78
- December 17, 1948Philadelphia Warriors 87, New York Knicks 78