WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 2 | Day 8
Today’s Objective(s): 3 Steals & 3 Blocks
Recap & Overview:
WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Continues
The third day of the Commissioner’s Cup featured predictable winners, but the paths to victory varied dramatically.
New York took down Washington 86-78, but the Mystics never truly pressured the Liberty, trailing by 16 points entering the fourth quarter.
Meanwhile, the Valkyrie vs. Mercury matchup delivered a dramatic finish. The game was deadlocked entering the final quarter, and with four minutes remaining, Golden State held a promising 76-68 lead. However, Phoenix stormed back, rattling off a 9-0 run to take the lead in the final minute. After a lengthy stretch of free throws, the Mercury walked away with an eight-point win.
Commissioner’s Cup Day 4: Atlanta & Connecticut Seek First Wins
Tonight’s matchups provide opportunities for struggling teams:
Atlanta vs. Connecticut: Both teams look for their first win in tournament play. Atlanta will need a win to keep pace with the likely Eastern Conference representative in the Commissioner’s Cup Final.
Los Angeles vs. Dallas: Both squads are light on wins, making this a critical chance to secure momentum moving forward.
Fast Break Recap: Rough Shooting Night Leads to Low Success Rate
Fast Break Day 7 proved brutal, with just 30% securing a win—a sharp drop compared to recent 80%+ days. What turned out to be a challenging day may separate top-tier collectors, setting up strong advantages for the top 250 run-based rewards.
Sabrina Ionescu led all shooters in three-point attempts, sinking two of them, earning the Fast Break Star of the Day. Lexi Held deserved an honorable mention, making four threes on nine attempts—a strong performer to watch on future shooting challenges. Jonquel Jones struggled, sinking zero threes on just one attempt, earning the Fast Break Dud of the Day.
Fast Break Preview: Steals & Blocks Take Center Stage
Tonight’s challenge requires just 3 steals and 3 blocks, meaning the threshold isn’t overwhelming, but lineup selection will still be critical. Let’s dive into top player projections and optimal lineup strategies to help collectors secure another win and gain ground in the standings.
Today’s Objective(s):
WNBA Fast Break Day 8 requires five (5) players who will accumulate 3.0 or more steals and block 3.0 or more shots, which means each player will need to average 0.6 STL & 0.6 BLK. There are two (2) games scheduled today, which includes Atlanta’s last game of this series. If you have Azura Stevens available, she’s a must start as she’s the only player who is proficient in both of today’s objectives. But your best option is to identify a couple players who are proficient in one objective or the other. Blocks will be the more challenging of the two, though.
Little of Both: Azura Stevens
Thieves: Kelsey Plum, Arike Ogunbowale, Dearica Hamby, Rhyne Howard, DiJonai Carrington, Azura Stevens, Saniya Rivers, Myisha Hines-Allen, Jacy Sheldon, Brionna Jones
Shot Blockers: NaLyssa Smith, Azura Stevens, Brittney Griner
Top Five (5) Players in Pro Lineups: R. Howard (80%), B. Griner (72%), A. Stevens (54%), A. Gray (46%), N. Smith (32%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow: 25 Field Goals Made & 40 Field Goal Attempts (5.0 FGM & 8.0 FGA)
Objectives Frequency (after today): FGM, FGA, PITP, REB, AST, 3PM
Considerations:
Eight (8) teams have the least number of games remaining (1)
Four (4) teams the most number of games remaining (2)
New York has no more games remaining
Today is Atlanta’s last game of this run
Day 9 (tomorrow) has six (6) teams in action (most)
Day 11 only has two (2) teams in action (least)
Statistical Approach:
Top players in projected Steals & Blocks 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.
We would have squeaked by with our 6th win if we would had remembered to start Kayla Thornton as we had planned. At least we’ve already reached out 5th win. Since we technically don’t have Nia Coffey in our collection, we subbed in Odyssey Sims instead of picking up Nia Coffey in the marketplace.
Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire & NBA.com, 2025.
Projected Steals
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Projected Blocks
Projected STL & BLK
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
Power Rankings (Week 3) & Notable Fast Break Players:
New York Liberty (7-0) | Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu | Previous: 2nd
Minnesota Lynx (7-0) | Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams | Previous: 1st
Phoenix Mercury (5-2) | Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas | Previous: 4th
Atlanta Dream (5-2) | Rhyne Howard, Brittney Griner | Previous: 7th
Las Vegas Aces (4-2) | A’ja Wilson, Jewell Loyd | Previous: 6th
Seattle Storm (3-4) | Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike | Previous: 3rd
Indiana Fever (2-4) | Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell | Previous: 5th
Washington Mystics (3-4) | Brittney Sykes, Sonia Citron | Previous: 10th
Golden State Valkyrie (2-4) | Tiffany Hayes, Julie Vanloo | Previous: 9th
Los Angeles Sparks (2-6) | Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby | Previous: 8th
Chicago Sky (2-4) | Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso | Previous: 13th
Dallas Wings (1-6) | Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers | Previous: 11th
Connecticut Sun (1-6) | Tina Charles, Marina Mabrey | Previous: 12th
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