Has an NBA game ever ended88–72?
Yes, 13 times.

Every 88–72 game (13 times)
- February 13, 2017LA Clippers 88, Utah Jazz 72
- December 5, 2009Los Angeles Clippers 88, Indiana Pacers 72
- November 13, 2009Orlando Magic 88, New Jersey Nets 72
- December 12, 2008Cleveland Cavaliers 88, Philadelphia 76ers 72
- May 18, 2007Cleveland Cavaliers 88, New Jersey Nets 72
- March 21, 2006Dallas Mavericks 88, Houston Rockets 72
- December 10, 2004Atlanta Hawks 88, Detroit Pistons 72
- March 30, 2003Denver Nuggets 88, Washington Wizards 72
- March 15, 2001New York Knicks 88, Toronto Raptors 72
- March 16, 1998Chicago Bulls 88, New Jersey Nets 72
- November 8, 1996Cleveland Cavaliers 88, Vancouver Grizzlies 72
- November 10, 1949Washington Capitols 88, Baltimore Bullets 72
- December 13, 1947Washington Capitols 88, Providence Steamrollers 72