NBA Fast Break Classic | Conference Finals | Day 4
Today’s Objective(s): 20 Rebounds & 2 Blocks
Recap & Overview:
Thunder Dominate Second Half, Timberwolves Struggle Again
After witnessing an instant classic in Game 1 between New York and Indiana, Game 2 did not live up to the billing. The Minnesota Timberwolves, the same team that took down the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, looks completely different against Oklahoma City.
Minnesota kept things close through the first half, but the third quarter was déjà vu—the Thunder pulled away, extending their lead to double digits heading into the fourth. Julius Randle was nearly nonexistent, shooting 2-for-11 from the field and finishing with just six points. Anthony Edwards did his part, leading the way with 32 points, but he struggled from beyond the arc, converting only 1-of-9 three-point attempts.
If the Timberwolves find a way to turn things around and win the series, it would mark their first NBA Finals appearance since their founding in 1989. But after two difficult outings, they need serious adjustments before Game 3.
Fast Break Recap: Low Thresholds Lead to High Wins
Fast Break objectives played out as expected, with a low threshold of 20 rebounds and 2 blocks, which most lineups could achieve with just two players. Following the trend of the first two days of this run, another high percentage of players secured wins, with 82% walking away with their third victory.
Rudy Gobert, utilized in 91% of lineups, delivered solid production with nine rebounds and one block. Meanwhile, Naz Reid, featured in 39% of lineups, made a strong impact with eight rebounds (40% of the goal) and two blocks (100% of the goal), earning him the Fast Break Stud of the Day.
Chet Holmgren, despite his 7’1” frame, struggled with only four rebounds and no blocks, making him an underwhelming pick for the 33% of players who used him—not a disaster, but certainly not a difference-maker.
Game 2 Preview: Pacers vs. Knicks
Tonight, Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals takes place in Madison Square Garden, where the Pacers look to push their series lead to 2-0 over the Knicks.
New York must regroup quickly and erase the sting of their Game 1 collapse, while Indiana hopes to ride its momentum and secure another win. Expect a gritty, competitive battle—neither team is backing down from the challenge.
Looking Ahead: Rebounds & Blocks Take Center Stage (again)
Fast Break objectives remain unchanged, with rebounds and blocks once again taking center stage. Given the relatively low thresholds, collectors with limited rosters may find it unnecessary to field a full five-person lineup unless pushing for a daily reward.
For those with larger collections, the smart move is to maximize your lineup and go for the daily prize.
Today’s Objective(s):
Fast Break Day 4 requires five (5) players who will secure 20.0 or more rebounds and accumulate 2.0 or more blocks, which means each player will need to average at least 4.0 REB & 0.4 BLK. There are only two (2) teams in action today (and every day this run) and this will be the second game of the Eastern Conference Finals, so you’ll have five uses of players less than you did on Day 2. With at least two (2) more games, be mindful of your available players remaining, which will need to be spread thinner if New York wins today.
Little of Both: Karl-Anthony Towns, Myles Turner, OG Anunoby
Glass Crashers: Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner, Mitchell Robinson
Shot Blockers: Myles Turner, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyrese Haliburton, Mikal Bridges
Top Five (5) Players in Classic Lineups: M. Turner (86%), M. Robinson (75%), K. Towns (67%), J. Hart (60%), P. Achiuwa (38%)
Notable Players & Rare Digital Card Prices:
Karl-Anthony Towns: $14 (Rare) | $269 (Lego)
Myles Turner: $14 (Rare) | $172 (Lego)
Mitchell Robinson: $14 (Rare) | $149 (Lego)
OG Anunoby: $18 (Rare) | $169 (Lego)
Josh Hart: $19 (Rare) | $282 (Lego)
NBA Playoffs:
Source: NBA.com, 2025.
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow (Day 5) & Day 6: 20 Assists & 2 Steals (4.0 AST & 0.4 STL)
Day 7 & 8: 10 Three Pointers Made & 20 Three Point Attempts (2.0 3PM & 4.0 3PA)
Considerations:
Both matchups will have the same objectives from Game 1 to Game 7 (if necessary)
There will be only one (1) game each day for the next two weeks
Statistical Approach:
Top players in projected Rebounds & Blocks according to Rotowire & NBA.com, which is available in the table(s) below. Overall rank is based on daily projections, playoff average, and rest of playoffs projections, which is stack ranked amongst peers for each objective. When there is a single objective, the three data points are still used to stack rank the players vs. ranking solely on projections. For tome+ subscribers, projected rest-of-playoffs stats are available in the provided data file. Omission of certain players would be based on injuries at the time of data pull.
Classic Run Rewards:
Daily Reward: Top 200
Milestone Reward: 4, 7, & 14 Wins
Run Reward: Top 200
Additional Links & Resources:
nbatopshot.com/fastbreak - set your lineup
Flowty.io - find/rent moments for your Fast Break roster
OwnTheMoment Fast Break Planner - connect your collection & map out your lineups
Tome Collective’s Fast Break NBA Playoffs Line-Up (Commons Only Challenge):
Many Fast Break participants do not have an extensive collection of rare or legendary moments, so they are limited to single use commons. Even with a limited lineup, participants have found a way to reach the maximum rewards. Follow along as the Tome Collective account participates in Fast Break without using any player more than once - in both our success and failures.
That’s three wins under our belt, but yesterday was a close call as we only started three players. We had juuuuuust enough rebounds and blocks to secure another win. Here’s our lineup today, where we are intentionally setting a lineup with less than a full roster as we are limited on available players.
Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire & NBA.com, 2025.
Projected Rebounds (Today)
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Projected Blocks (Today)
Projected REB & BLK (Today)
Projected AST & STL (Tomorrow)
NBA Fast Break Grid
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