Has an NBA game ever ended98–86?
Yes, 62 times.

Every 98–86 game (62 times)
- February 24, 2025Atlanta Hawks 98, Miami Heat 86
- November 15, 2024Orlando Magic 98, Philadelphia 76ers 86
- December 21, 2018Charlotte Hornets 98, Detroit Pistons 86
- November 17, 2018Utah Jazz 98, Boston Celtics 86
- November 15, 2017Minnesota Timberwolves 98, San Antonio Spurs 86
- January 8, 2017LA Clippers 98, Miami Heat 86
- December 21, 2016Memphis Grizzlies 98, Detroit Pistons 86
- February 19, 2016Washington Wizards 98, Detroit Pistons 86
- March 23, 2015Chicago Bulls 98, Charlotte Hornets 86
- February 25, 2015Charlotte Hornets 98, Chicago Bulls 86
- December 9, 2014Portland Trail Blazers 98, Detroit Pistons 86
- November 25, 2014Milwaukee Bucks 98, Detroit Pistons 86
- April 11, 2014Miami Heat 98, Indiana Pacers 86
- April 23, 2013Miami Heat 98, Milwaukee Bucks 86
- November 30, 2012Brooklyn Nets 98, Orlando Magic 86
- April 10, 2012Chicago Bulls 98, New York Knicks 86
- January 15, 2010Philadelphia 76ers 98, Sacramento Kings 86
- April 8, 2009Cleveland Cavaliers 98, Washington Wizards 86
- February 27, 2009Sacramento Kings 98, Los Angeles Clippers 86
- January 9, 2009Chicago Bulls 98, Washington Wizards 86
- December 14, 2008Los Angeles Lakers 98, Minnesota Timberwolves 86
- December 12, 2008San Antonio Spurs 98, Minnesota Timberwolves 86
- November 21, 2007Detroit Pistons 98, New York Knicks 86
- April 23, 2005Houston Rockets 98, Dallas Mavericks 86
- March 13, 2005Cleveland Cavaliers 98, Indiana Pacers 86
- December 22, 2004Toronto Raptors 98, Utah Jazz 86
- January 23, 2004Milwaukee Bucks 98, Toronto Raptors 86
- December 19, 2003Sacramento Kings 98, Atlanta Hawks 86
- November 29, 2003Denver Nuggets 98, Los Angeles Clippers 86
- November 29, 2003Philadelphia 76ers 98, Atlanta Hawks 86
- April 11, 2003Orlando Magic 98, Indiana Pacers 86
- January 14, 2003New York Knicks 98, Chicago Bulls 86
- December 21, 2002Minnesota Timberwolves 98, Houston Rockets 86
- December 3, 2002Sacramento Kings 98, Minnesota Timberwolves 86
- November 1, 2002Philadelphia 76ers 98, New York Knicks 86
- January 12, 2002Houston Rockets 98, Denver Nuggets 86
- March 21, 2000Sacramento Kings 98, Washington Wizards 86
- April 14, 1999Milwaukee Bucks 98, Miami Heat 86
- March 14, 1999Washington Wizards 98, Milwaukee Bucks 86
- March 11, 1999New York Knicks 98, Washington Wizards 86
- February 23, 1999Houston Rockets 98, Seattle SuperSonics 86
- April 25, 1997Chicago Bulls 98, Washington Bullets 86
- February 26, 1997Orlando Magic 98, Miami Heat 86
- December 30, 1996New York Knicks 98, New Jersey Nets 86
- February 24, 1995Indiana Pacers 98, Milwaukee Bucks 86
- December 17, 1993Chicago Bulls 98, New York Knicks 86
- December 25, 1990Chicago Bulls 98, Detroit Pistons 86
- March 21, 1989Milwaukee Bucks 98, Boston Celtics 86
- November 28, 1987Chicago Bulls 98, Houston Rockets 86
- November 14, 1984Phoenix Suns 98, New Jersey Nets 86
- April 3, 1984Boston Celtics 98, Cleveland Cavaliers 86
- January 4, 1976Kansas City Kings 98, Phoenix Suns 86
- December 20, 1975Washington Bullets 98, Detroit Pistons 86
- January 10, 1973Baltimore Bullets 98, Seattle SuperSonics 86
- November 16, 1970Baltimore Bullets 98, Cleveland Cavaliers 86
- December 21, 1958St. Louis Hawks 98, Philadelphia Warriors 86
- November 29, 1958St. Louis Hawks 98, Cincinnati Royals 86
- December 11, 1952Philadelphia Warriors 98, Rochester Royals 86
- November 9, 1951Philadelphia Warriors 98, Minneapolis Lakers 86
- March 13, 1950Anderson Packers 98, Sheboygan Redskins 86
- January 7, 1950Tri-Cities Blackhawks 98, Sheboygan Redskins 86
- March 2, 1947Chicago Stags 98, St. Louis Bombers 86