Has an NBA game ever ended88–78?
Yes, 27 times.

Every 88–78 game (27 times)
- April 3, 2016Dallas Mavericks 88, Minnesota Timberwolves 78
- April 3, 2013Toronto Raptors 88, Washington Wizards 78
- January 27, 2011Boston Celtics 88, Portland Trail Blazers 78
- December 6, 2010Miami Heat 88, Milwaukee Bucks 78
- November 7, 2007San Antonio Spurs 88, Miami Heat 78
- February 4, 2006Milwaukee Bucks 88, Memphis Grizzlies 78
- May 3, 2005Detroit Pistons 88, Philadelphia 76ers 78
- May 2, 2004San Antonio Spurs 88, Los Angeles Lakers 78
- January 20, 2003Detroit Pistons 88, Indiana Pacers 78
- December 6, 2002Orlando Magic 88, Washington Wizards 78
- November 3, 2002Miami Heat 88, Sacramento Kings 78
- April 12, 2001Charlotte Hornets 88, New Jersey Nets 78
- January 8, 2001Miami Heat 88, Golden State Warriors 78
- March 24, 1999Houston Rockets 88, Dallas Mavericks 78
- March 18, 1999Portland Trail Blazers 88, Sacramento Kings 78
- March 10, 1999Miami Heat 88, Atlanta Hawks 78
- March 9, 1998Orlando Magic 88, Philadelphia 76ers 78
- January 17, 1997Houston Rockets 88, Dallas Mavericks 78
- November 6, 1996Charlotte Hornets 88, Los Angeles Lakers 78
- December 3, 1982San Antonio Spurs 88, Houston Rockets 78
- November 30, 1982Milwaukee Bucks 88, Cleveland Cavaliers 78
- December 25, 1953Baltimore Bullets 88, Minneapolis Lakers 78
- February 17, 1953Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons 88, Rochester Royals 78
- March 29, 1952Rochester Royals 88, Minneapolis Lakers 78
- March 15, 1951Philadelphia Warriors 88, Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons 78
- February 10, 1951Philadelphia Warriors 88, Indianapolis Olympians 78
- January 31, 1950Washington Capitols 88, Denver Nuggets 78