WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 1 | Day 9
Today’s Objective(s): 25 Field Goals Made & 8 Three Pointers Made
Recap & Overview:
Fast Break Challenge Nears Its Final Stretch
With only three days remaining, this Fast Break run has proven to be one of the more challenging stretches. Six of the first eight days have seen success rates below 50%, with four days falling under 15% winners, leaving the majority of collectors scrambling for their fourth and fifth wins to qualify for the first-tier pack.
Through eight days, only two collectors have secured seven wins, with just 35 others reaching at least six wins. While the thresholds have been lower than usual, volatility in player performance, fewer daily games, and smaller WNBA collections have made securing wins difficult. The results emphasize the importance of having a well-balanced collection, particularly a mix of rares and legendaries, to sustain long-term success (especially as there will be nine more series this season, excluding the playoffs).
Pack Drop Incoming: Rookies & Signed Parallels
The first pack of the season is set to drop on May 28th, featuring impact rookies that can bolster your WNBA Fast Break collection. Excitingly, this pack will include signed parallels of rookie moments, marking a new milestone for NBA & WNBA Top Shot.
Mystics Nearly Stun the Aces in a Wild Finish
Heading into the season, Washington was viewed as a bottom-tier team facing a potential rebuild. Given those expectations, a Las Vegas blowout seemed inevitable—but the Mystics had other plans.
Rather than folding under pressure, Washington led the Aces by nine points entering the fourth quarter, holding onto a six-point advantage with just over a minute remaining. Then, Las Vegas stormed back, finishing on a 9-0 run, capped off by a game-winning dagger from newcomer Jewell Loyd, who joined the team in a blockbuster three-team trade involving the Aces, Sparks, and Storm.
Around the League: Key Wins & Struggles
Elsewhere, the Minnesota Lynx kept their undefeated streak alive, securing their fourth win, while Connecticut dropped its third straight game.
The Golden State Valkyrie notched their second win of their inaugural season, while the Los Angeles Sparks fell to 1-3 on the young campaign. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm claimed their second victory, handing Phoenix its first loss of the season.
Fast Break Recap: A Slight Uptick in Success
Yesterday’s Fast Break objectives focused on points scored and offensive rebounds, leading to a 12% success rate—a significant improvement from the previous two days.
Napheesa Collier led the way, pouring in 33 points and securing four offensive rebounds for the 29% of collectors who started her, earning the Fast Break Star of the Day.
On the opposite end, Brittany Sykes was a late scratch, completely derailing the lineups of 30% of Fast Breakers who had her rostered. With zero minutes played, she earns the unfortunate title of Fast Break Dud of the Day.
Today’s Matchups: Liberty vs. Fever, Wings Seek First Win
Two games headline tonight’s schedule:
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever: A marquee showdown that will serve as an early test for whether Indiana is ready to compete for a championship this season.
Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream: The Wings are still searching for their first win, but they’ll have a tough challenge ahead against Atlanta.
With an early tip-off for both games, collectors should plan accordingly and adjust their lineups if they haven’t already.
Today’s Objective(s):
WNBA Fast Break Day 9 requires five (5) players who will make 25.0 or more field goals and sink 8.0 or more three pointers, which means each player will need to average 5.0 FGM & 1.4 3PM. Caitlin Clark is the go-to option, but she’s also a cost prohibitive option if you don’t already have one of her moments from last season. She’ll inevitably have more moments this season, but most will need to rely on alternative options.
Little of Both: Caitlin Clark, Arike Ogunbowale, Kelsey Mitchell
Walking Buckets: Caitlin Clark, Arike Ogunbowale, Kelsey Mitchell, Breanna Stewart
Outside Snipers: Rhyne Howard, Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, Arike Ogunbowale, Kelsey Mitchell
Top Five (5) Players in Classic Lineups: B. Stewart (59%), K. Mitchell (56%), J. Jones (34%), R. Howard (34%), A. Gray (25%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow: 40 Rebounds & 3 Blocks (8.0 REB & 0.6 BLK)
Objectives Frequency (after today):
2x: BLK
1x: PITP, REB
Considerations:
Atlanta has the most games remaining this run (3)
Five (5) teams have the fewest games remaining this run (1)
Indiana’s last game of this run is on Day 9 (today)
There are no games scheduled on May 26th (Monday)
Day 9 only has two (2) games scheduled (today)
Day 10 has 4 games & Day 11 has 5 games scheduled
Statistical Approach:
Top players in projected Field Goals Made & Three Pointers Made 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 (as did the majority of Fast Breakers), but there’s a higher probability of earning our 4th win today. We need two more to secure 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 Field Goals Made
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Projected Three Pointers Made
Projected FGM & 3PM
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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