WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 1 | Day 7
Today’s Objective(s): 25 Assists & 2 Steals
Recap & Overview:
Golden State Valkyrie Secure First Franchise Win
The Golden State Valkyrie celebrated a historic moment, earning their first-ever win in franchise history. Though their game against the Washington Mystics wasn’t the highest-scoring affair, it marked a promising start for the expansion team. With aspirations of surprising the league and making a playoff push in their inaugural season, Golden State hopes this early success sets the tone for what’s to come.
The matchup remained tight heading into the fourth quarter, with the Valkyrie holding a slim 47-46 lead. However, the final frame unfolded differently, as both teams finally found their offensive rhythm. Washington battled to keep pace, but Golden State had just enough in reserve to close out the victory, handing the Mystics their first loss of the young season.
Close Calls & Milestone Performances
Elsewhere, two games went down to the wire. The Minnesota Lynx faced off against the Dallas Wings, with Paige Bueckers recording the first double-double of her WNBA career. Despite her impressive stat line, Dallas remains winless at 0-3, still searching for its first victory.
In another competitive battle, the Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury went toe-to-toe, delivering a tight contest for the majority of the game. Phoenix ultimately secured their second win of the season, edging out Los Angeles by a final score of 89-86.
Fast Break Recap: Three-Pointers & Rebounds Impact Lineups
Yesterday’s Fast Break objectives focused on three-pointers and rebounds, but early-season averages can sometimes mislead lineup decisions. Case in point—Tiffany Hayes, one of the most-utilized players (65%), saw only 13 minutes of action and finished the night with zero three-pointers and just one rebound. This underwhelming performance earned her the Fast Break Dud of the Day.
On the other hand, Kelsey Plum proved to be a difference-maker in the Sparks’ loss to the Mercury. While she grabbed only three rebounds, she knocked down four three-pointers which covered 40% of the three-point objective target. Her sharp shooting (with sprinkles of rebounds) earned her the Fast Break Star of the Day.
Looking Ahead: Fever vs. Dream Rematch & Key Matchup for New York
Tonight’s slate brings two matchups, including a rematch between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream. Indiana will look to avenge their previous loss, while Atlanta aims to use their momentum to establish themselves as championship contenders.
Meanwhile, New York takes on Chicago, in a game expected to highlight the gap between top-tier contenders and middle-tier teams. With another exciting night ahead, fans and players alike will have plenty to watch as the season unfolds.
Today’s Objective(s):
WNBA Fast Break Day 7 requires five (5) players who will distribute 25.0 or more assists and accumulate 2.0 or more steals, which means each player will need to average 5.0 AST & 0.4 STL. If yesterday’s pro mode (with no badge or set requirements), which required 30 assists, is an early indication of how today will go, anticipate a less than 50% success rate. That means you won’t have much room for error as players who have high assist rates aren’t abundant. There are, however, a handful of players who have a higher probability and likelihood of leading you to a win. Unfortunately one of those players has a low ask above $400 for her common digital card.
Little of Both: Caitlin Clark, Courtney Vandersloot
Distributors: Caitlin Clark, Courtney Vandersloot, Natasha Cloud, Sabrina Ionescu
Thieves: Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark, Natasha Cloud, Rhyne Howard, Aliyah Boston, Leonie Fiebich, Brionna Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, Ariel Atkins, Courtney Vandersloot,
Top Five (5) Players in Classic Lineups: N. Cloud (78%), C. Vandersloot (76%), J. Jones (51%), A. Gray (49%), R. Howard (35%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow: 75.0 Points Scored & 10.0 Offensive Rebounds (15.0 PTS & 2.0 OREB)
Objectives Frequency (after today):
2x: BLK
1x: PTS, OREB, FGM, PITP, 3PM, REB
Considerations:
Atlanta has the most games remaining this run (4)
Six (6) teams have the fewest games remaining this run (2)
There are no games scheduled on May 26th
Day 7 (today) & 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 Scored 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+ subscribers, 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. We fell short yesterday again, so we have five days to secure two more wins, which will grant us the 5-win pack.
Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire & NBA.com, 2025.
Projected Assists
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Projected Steals
Projected AST & STL
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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