NBA Fast Break Classic | NBA Finals | Day 4
Today’s Objective(s): 20 Points in the Paint & 5 Offensive Rebounds
Recap & Overview:
Game 3: Indiana Seizes Control Late
From start to finish, Game 3 was a battle, as the Pacers and Thunder exchanged buckets in a tightly contested showdown.
Surprisingly, the biggest performances came from Indiana’s bench. Bennedict Mathurin led the team with 27 points on 75% shooting in just 22 minutes, while TJ McConnell provided an essential spark, delivering 10 points, 5 assists, and—most importantly—5 steals that swung momentum.
Despite leading for most of the game, OKC unraveled in the final five minutes, allowing Indiana to steal a crucial win.
Game 3 Winner: The 80.5% Advantage
Historically, when a series is tied 1-1, the winner of Game 3 goes on to win the series 80.5% of the time. This result gives Indiana a massive edge, positioning them to pull off an upset against the heavily favored Thunder.
However, Oklahoma City’s depth and talent make them more than capable of bucking the trend. To do so, they’ll need to solve a troubling fourth-quarter pattern.
Late-Game Struggles: OKC’s Fourth-Quarter Collapse
In each of the first three games, Oklahoma City entered the final quarter with a lead—9 points in Game 1, 19 in Game 2, and 5 in Game 3. Yet, in two of those games, the Pacers outscored them down the stretch, resulting in losses in Games 1 and 3. With OKC’s road struggles (4-4 record) and Indiana’s home dominance (6-2 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse), Game 4 will be a critical test of the Thunder’s resilience.
If Indiana wins, they’ll have three chances to close out the series, potentially securing Indianapolis’ first major sports championship since 2006 (Colts) or 2012 (Indiana Fever), depending on whether you “count” the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL exclusively.
Fast Break Day 3 Recap: Haliburton Delivers
Day 3’s Fast Break challenge required field goals and assists, with 81% of participants securing a win. Tyrese Haliburton stepped up, recording 11 assists and 9 field goals made, appearing in 75% of lineups and earning the Fast Break Stud of the Day.
Meanwhile, Andrew Nembhard struggled, making just 3 field goals and dishing out only 1 assist, leading to his designation as the Fast Break Dud of the Day.
Fast Break Preview: Points in the Paint & Offensive Rebounds
As Game 4 approaches, today’s Fast Break objective requires points in the paint and offensive rebounds. Let’s dive into player projections and optimal lineup strategies to navigate tonight’s challenge effectively.
Today’s Objective(s):
Fast Break Day 3 requires five (5) players who will make 15.0 or more field goals & accumulate 10.0 or more assists, which means each player will need to average at least 3.0 FGM & 2.0 AST. This is the third game of the series and there will be at least two more. Depending on your collection, you’ll have an increasingly sparse list of players available each day. This is one of those days where you won’t need five top tier players to achieve today’s objectives unless you’re pushing for the daily reward.
Little of Both: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Williams, Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard
Bucket Getters: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton, Chet Holmgren, Myles Turner, Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard
Distributors: Tyrese Haliburton, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell, Pascal Siakam, Cason Wallace
Top Five (5) Players in Classic Lineups: T. Haliburton (76%), T. McConnell (67%), SGA (45%), A. Nembhard (33%), J. Williams (32%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Game 4: 20 Points in the Paint & 5 Offensive Rebounds (4.0 PITP & 1.0 OREB)
Objectives Remaining (after today): PITP, OREB, FGA, STL, 3PM, 3PA, FGM, AST
Statistical Approach:
Top players in projected Field Goals Made & Assists 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: 2 & 4 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.
Two games in and two losses under our belt. To reach the two-win target, we’ll need to win today and Game 4. We won’t have enough players for Game 5.
Game 3: 15 Field Goals Made & 10 Assists
Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire & NBA.com, 2025.
Projected Field Goals Made
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Projected Assists
Projected FGM & AST
NBA Fast Break Grid
It's essential to consider the opponents, recent performance, and any injury updates before finalizing your Fast Break lineup. Additionally, staying up to date on the latest news and adjusting your roster accordingly will enhance your chances of earning a win today.
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