Has an NBA game ever ended97–78?
Yes, 17 times.

Every 97–78 game (17 times)
- January 26, 2018Philadelphia 76ers 97, San Antonio Spurs 78
- November 27, 2015Miami Heat 97, New York Knicks 78
- December 28, 2011New Orleans Hornets 97, Boston Celtics 78
- November 26, 2010New Orleans Hornets 97, Portland Trail Blazers 78
- December 22, 2006Houston Rockets 97, San Antonio Spurs 78
- November 2, 2005Miami Heat 97, Memphis Grizzlies 78
- April 28, 2004Los Angeles Lakers 97, Houston Rockets 78
- April 6, 2003Minnesota Timberwolves 97, Portland Trail Blazers 78
- March 15, 2002New Jersey Nets 97, Miami Heat 78
- December 2, 2000Dallas Mavericks 97, Golden State Warriors 78
- March 20, 1997Portland Trail Blazers 97, Milwaukee Bucks 78
- January 15, 1994Seattle SuperSonics 97, Miami Heat 78
- March 27, 1984Atlanta Hawks 97, Philadelphia 76ers 78
- April 21, 1981Houston Rockets 97, Kansas City Kings 78
- March 24, 1951Rochester Royals 97, Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons 78
- March 3, 1951New York Knicks 97, Syracuse Nationals 78
- December 27, 1949Boston Celtics 97, New York Knicks 78