WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 1 | Day 5
Today’s Objective(s): 35 Points in the Paint
Recap & Overview:
Storm Secure First Win as Veterans Shine
With only one game on the schedule, the Seattle Storm and Dallas Wings were both searching for their first win of the season. Seattle stormed ahead early, carrying a 15-point halftime lead, but Dallas clawed back in the third, cutting the deficit to just five points heading into the fourth. A Maddy Siegrist layup at the eight-minute mark shrank Seattle’s lead to three, but that was as close as the Wings would get. Seattle responded with an emphatic 8-0 run, pushing their advantage back to double digits and securing their first victory of the year.
Dallas rookie Paige Bueckers continues to impress, leading the Wings with 19 points on 50% shooting and positioning herself as the early frontrunner for WNBA Rookie of the Year. But she was outshined by two Storm veterans—Nneka Ogwumike (23 points, 18 rebounds) and Skylar Diggins (21 points, 9 assists)—who spearheaded Seattle’s balanced attack.
Looking ahead, Dallas faces a tough test against Minnesota tomorrow, where they’re projected to fall to 0-3 on the season. Meanwhile, Seattle won’t take the floor again until May 23rd when they square off against Phoenix.
Fast Break Recap: Objectives & Standouts
For Fast Break, yesterday's objectives focused on Field Goals Made & Steals. Nneka Ogwumike was the most utilized player (84%), dominating both categories as she single-handedly covered 33% of the field goal target and 100% of the required steals, earning her the Fast Break Star of the Day.
Despite her high usage, only 45% of lineups secured a win, suggesting deficiencies in field goals across the board. Arike Ogunbowale, DiJonai Carrington, and Myisha Hines-Allen rounded out the five-most utilized players, but each managed just two field goals made. If your lineup struggled yesterday, take your pick—any of the three could easily earn your Dud of the Day designation.
Today’s Matchups: What to Watch For
Today, there are two games on deck, which tips off at the same time. Las Vegas and Connecticut are both winless, but there is a significant disparity in talent. Look to the Aces to rebound by a big margin over the Sun. In the other matchup, Atlanta will face Caitlin Clark and the Fever. Last season, Indiana won all three games they played against one another and look to repeat that performance this season beginning today.
Today’s Objective(s):
WNBA Fast Break Day 5 requires five (5) players who will score 35.0 points in the paint, which means each player will need to average 7.0 PITP. There are four (4) teams in action today and each team is playing their second game of the season. Unless you’ve exhausted your usage of the majority of these players, you have options. Be mindful of the rest of this run though, so plan accordingly.
Inside Scorers: A'ja Wilson, Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones, Natasha Howard, Tina Charles, Aliyah Boston
Top Five (5) Players in Classic Lineups: A. Wilson (76%), N. Howard (66%), B. Jones (62%), B. Griner (56%), A. Boston (42%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow: 10.0 Three Pointers Made & 30 Rebounds (2.0 3PM & 6.0 REB)
Objectives Frequency (after today):
2x: 3PM, REB, BLK
1x: PTS, OREB, AST, STL, FGM, PITP
Considerations:
Atlanta has the most games remaining this run (5)
Nine (9) teams have the fewest games remaining this run (3)
There are no games scheduled on May 26th
Day 5, 7, & 9 only have two (2) games scheduled
Day 10 & 11 have the most games scheduled on a single day this run
Statistical Approach:
Top players in projected Points in the Paint according to Rotowire & WNBA.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+ members, all active player 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: 5 & 11 Wins
Run Reward: Top 250
Additional Links & Resources:
nbatopshot.com/fastbreak - set your lineup
Flowty.io - find/rent moments for your Fast Break roster
Tome+ Exclusive: Witty’s Player Targets Guide - players organized by Fast Break utility & rare/legendary prices
Tome Collective’s WNBA Fast Break 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.
Build-out in process, but is going slower than expected due to data irregularities. It’ll be ready by at least the next run at this rate. Here’s our lineup today though. Yesterday we earned our 3rd win, but currently sit outside the top 250.
Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire & NBA.com, 2025.
Projected Points in the Paint
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WNBA 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.
WNBA Key Dates:
June 1-17: Commissioner’s Cup Tournament
July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break
September 11: Regular Season Ends
September 14-October 17: WNBA Playoffs
Preseason Rankings & Notable Fast Break Players:
New York Liberty | Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu
Las Vegas Aces | A’ja Wilson, Jewell Loyd
Minnesota Lynx | Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride
Indiana Fever | Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston
Atlanta Dream | Brittney Griner, Rhyne Howard
Seattle Storm | Skylar Diggins-Smith, Nneka Ogwumike
Dallas Wings | Arike Ogunbowale, Teaira McCowan
Phoenix Mercury | Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper
Chicago Sky | Kamilla Cardoso, Angel Reese
Los Angeles Sparks | Dearica Hamby, Kelsey Plum
Connecticut Sun | Tina Charles, Marina Mabrey
Washington Mystics | Ariel Atkins, Brittney Sykes
Golden State Valkyrie | Monique Billings, Julie Vanloo
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