Barrett saves Raptors' season with dramatic 3
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- Barrett hits a 29‑footer with 1.2 seconds left, giving the Raptors a 112‑110 overtime win in Game 6.
- Raptors avoid elimination, extending the series to a seventh game after being down 2‑0, with a sellout crowd of 19,919 fans.
- Rajakovic had drawn up “after‑timeout” plays for Barrett before the game, predicting the clutch moment.
- Haliburton called the shot familiar on X, while Mitchell compared it to Kawhi Leonard’s 2019 buzzer‑beater.
- Barnes said he told Barrett “I got you, just trust me” before the inbound, a trust that led to the clutch play.
Why it matters: Raptors secure a Game 7, adding a 19,919‑seat attendance and extending the series, which will boost ticket and broadcast revenue for both teams and deepen fan excitement.
