← All NBA final scoresHas an NBA game ever ended88–61?Yes, twice.First (the Scorigami)November 30, 1948New York Knicks over Providence SteamrollersMost recentJanuary 14, 1949Chicago Stags over Indianapolis JetsNearby scores89–60Never89–61once89–62Never88–60twice88–61twice88–62once87–60once87–61once87–62onceEvery 88–61 game (twice)January 14, 1949Chicago Stags 88, Indianapolis Jets 61November 30, 1948New York Knicks 88, Providence Steamrollers 61