NBA Fast Break Classic | Conference Finals | Day 6
Today’s Objective(s): 20 Assists & 2 Steals
Recap & Overview:
Minnesota Responds with a Dominant Game 3 Performance
Facing a must-win situation, the Minnesota Timberwolves made their intentions clear from the opening tip. By the end of the first quarter, they had stormed out to a 20-point lead, setting the tone for the rest of the night. Rather than falling apart as they did in Games 1 & 2, Minnesota extended their lead by 11 points in the second quarter, entering halftime with a commanding 31-point advantage.
Unlike previous matchups where second-half collapses hurt their chances at pulling out the win, Minnesota controlled every quarter, maintaining their intensity and execution throughout.
Edwards & Randle Deliver When It Matters Most
Anthony Edwards stepped up in a major way, delivering a 30-point performance while shooting a scorching 70.6% from the field. Most critically, he connected on 62.5% of his three-pointers, overcoming his previous struggles beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Julius Randle contributed effectively, scoring 24 points on 60% shooting, giving Minnesota a balanced offensive attack, which differed than Games 1 & 2.
With Game 4 looming, the Timberwolves must sustain this level of play if they hope to keep their Finals hopes alive. A loss would all but seal their fate.
Fast Break Recap: A Blowout Shakes Up Success Rates
Yesterday’s Fast Break objectives required 20 assists and 2 steals, but due to Minnesota’s dominant win, starters saw limited minutes, resulting in a lower success rate than usual.
Only 100 collectors secured a win, dropping the number of perfect records down to just 37 participants. If you’re sitting at four wins, there’s still hope, but competition remains fierce with a large pool of four-win collectors fighting for positioning.
With six assists and two steals, Anthony Edwards stood out, helping 49% of participants inch closer to a win, earning him the Fast Break Stud of the Day. On the flip side, Alex Caruso, used in 45% of lineups, delivered zero assists and zero steals, making him the Fast Break Dud of the Day.
Game 3 Preview: Knicks Face a Must-Win Situation
Like Minnesota, the Knicks enter Game 3 needing a victory to keep their season alive. Unfortunately, they don’t have the luxury of home court, but their road success throughout the playoffs offers some hope.
With Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam playing at an elite level, the Knicks must bring their best to avoid falling into an insurmountable 3-0 hole. If they can’t execute, Indiana’s ticket to the NBA Finals will be all but secured.
Fast Break Outlook: Another Day of Assists & Steals
Today’s Fast Break objectives remain focused on assists and steals, with relatively low thresholds. With playmakers like Haliburton, the path to a win should be easier—but as Fast Break has proven, nothing is guaranteed.
Should New York get swept, that reduces the number of Fast Break days by three. For collectors, this possibly continues to loom large, so securing wins early will be critical to locking in win-based and possibly run-based rewards as the competition intensifies, so put your best foot forward while planning for the rest of this run.
Today’s Objective(s):
Fast Break Day 6 requires five (5) players who will distribute 20.0 or more assists and accumulate 2.0 or more steals, which means each player will need to average at least 4.0 AST & 0.4 STL. There are only two (2) teams in action today (and every day this run) and this will be the third game of the Eastern Conference Finals, so your available players is dependent upon your collection and which players you used on Day 2 & 4. 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: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard
Distributors: Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Brunson, Andrew Nembhard
Thieves: Tyrese Haliburton, OG Anunoby, Andrew Nembhard, Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson
Top Five (5) Players in Classic Lineups: T. Haliburton (87%), T. McConnell (74%), J. Brunson (59%), A. Nembhard (44%), J. Hart (41%)
Notable Players & Rare Digital Card Prices:
Tyrese Haliburton: $22 (Rare) | $370 (Lego)
Andrew Nembhard: $24 (Rare) | $222 (Lego)
Jalen Brunson: $17 (Rare) | $411 (Lego)
Josh Hart: $17 (Rare) | $239 (Lego)
Mikal Bridges: $17 (Rare) | $265 (Lego)
NBA Playoffs:
Source: NBA.com, 2025.
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow (Day 7) & Day 8: 10 Three Pointers Made & 20 Three Point Attempts (2.0 3PM & 4.0 3PA)
Day 9 & 10: 25 Points in the Paint & 5 Offensive Rebounds (5.0 PITP & 1.0 OREB)
Considerations:
Minnesota’s win means there will be a game on Day 9
Games on Day 10-14 are dependent upon outcomes of each series
There will be only one (1) game each day for this run
Statistical Approach:
Top players in projected Assists & Steals 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.
We were not one of the 100 collectors who earned a win yesterday, but we’re feeling good about this lineup with Haliburton available. Should we win, this would be win #4. To achieve our stretch goal of 7 wins, we need 4 more.
Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire & NBA.com, 2025.
Projected Assists (Today)
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Projected Steals (Today)
Projected AST & STL (Today)
Projected 3PM & 3PA (Tomorrow)
NBA Fast Break Grid
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