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Harrison Barnes Among NBA’s All-Time Leaders in Unlikely Category

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes has spent his NBA career as a support act, and never as the main guy. Yet his record on one particular shot in one particular situation places him alongside some of the league’s most…

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 11:58 PM
Harrison Barnes Among NBA’s All-Time Leaders in Unlikely Category
Key Things to Know
  • Harrison Barnes ranks tied for second in NBA history with four game-winning three-pointers as time expired.
  • Barnes is tied with Damian Lillard, trailing only Vince Carter who holds the all-time record with five.
  • The forward hit game-winners for the Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, and San Antonio Spurs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes ranks tied for second in NBA history for game-winning three-pointers made as time expired, according to research by HoopsHype. With four buzzer-beating three-pointers, Barnes sits alongside Damian Lillard on the all-time list, trailing only Vince Carter, who holds the record with five. All four of Barnes's game-winners occurred during regular-season games.

Barnes made his first buzzer-beater for the Dallas Mavericks against the Memphis Grizzlies in 2017. He added two with the Sacramento Kings in 2021 against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns. His fourth came on April 9, 2025, when he hit a buzzer-beater for the Spurs over Jimmy Butler to secure a 114-111 victory against the Golden State Warriors.

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