WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 3 | Day 1
Today’s Objective(s): 20 Points in the Paint & 20 Rebounds
Overview:
New Run, Fresh Stakes: Fast Break Series 3 Begins
As the curtain falls on the previous Fast Break run, Series 3 tips off with a fresh incentive structure. With the new run comes with adjustments to the reward tiers. The Classic run introduces new benchmarks: win-based rewards are now available at 3, 7, and 11 wins. This change gives participants more room to adapt their strategy and still come away with something meaningful. In Pro mode, however, there is a single 11-win reward tier.
Commissioner’s Cup Continues: Indiana Eyes Third Win
Tonight’s Commissioner’s Cup slate opens with Indiana putting its unbeaten streak on the line against Atlanta. The Fever are once again without Caitlin Clark, yet they’ve shown grit and adaptability in her absence. Atlanta, still stinging from a humbling loss to the Connecticut Sun, will look to reset and rebound. The Dream will need to bring energy early to avoid falling into another second-half spiral.
This game carries more than Cup implications—it’s a tone-setter for the weeks ahead. Indiana could solidify itself as an Eastern Conference threat, while Atlanta must prove it can bounce back from adversity.
Chicago Faces a Tall Task Against the Liberty
The night’s second matchup features a daunting task for the Chicago Sky, who head to Brooklyn to face the undefeated New York Liberty. Their last meeting ended in a 25-point defeat—and that was on Chicago’s home floor. While an upset would be nothing short of seismic, a more competitive showing could help the Sky build confidence for their playoff push.
Sometimes, closing the margin is the small win that plants the seed for a strong second half of the season.
Rookie Debut Pack 2 Drops Tomorrow
Collectors, take note—tomorrow brings the highly anticipated release of the second Rookie Debut pack. With autographed rookie moments limited to just 50 mints, demand is already simmering. The first release is still thriving on the secondary market, and with the low ask for a sig sitting at $140, you can bet attention will spike once the new moments hit circulation.
If you're lucky enough to secure a pack, the chase is on. These autographs could become cornerstone WNBA collectibles.
Fast Break Objectives: Strategic Starts Matter
Today’s Fast Break challenge leans into physical play—points in the paint and rebounds. The good and the bad news: with every team playing at least five times during this run, you have the flexibility in your lineup today, but you’ll also be limited throughout this run based on which players you use and the expansiveness of your collection. Whether your focus is on daily wins, win-based tier rewards, or a full run push, how you manage your top options early could make all the difference.
Let’s get to strategizing—how you start today might just shape where you finish. Let’s dive into today’s projections.
Today’s Objective(s):
WNBA Fast Break Day 1 requires five (5) players who will score 20.0 or more points in the paint and accumulate 20.0 or more rebounds, which means each player will need to average 4.0 PITP & 4.0 REB. It’s a fresh series, so your available players are wide open. Today should be an easy day, so don’t use all your best players from the jump.
Little of Both: Aliyah Boston, Brionna Jones, Brittney Griner, Natasha Howard, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, Kamilla Cardoso, Jonquel Jones, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard
Inside Scorers: Aliyah Boston, Breanna Stewart, Natasha Howard, Kelsey Mitchell, Brittney Griner, Kamilla Cardoso, Brionna Jones, Allisha Gray, Ariel Atkins, Angel Reese
Glass Crashers: Angel Reese, Brionna Jones, Aliyah Boston, Jonquel Jones, Natasha Howard, Brittney Griner, Breanna Stewart, Kamilla Cardoso, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard
Top Five (5) Players in Pro Lineups: B. Jones (74%), B. Griner (70%), B. Stewart (65%), A. Boston (61%), N. Howard (59%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow: 20 Assists & 2 Steals (4.0 AST & 0.4 STL)
Objectives remaining (after today):
3x: PTS
2x: AST, STL, FGM, 3PM, BLK
1x: FGA, 3PA, OREB, REB, PITP
Considerations:
Atlanta, Chicago, and Las Vegas have the most number of games this series (6)
Golden State, Los Angeles, Minnesota, and Washington have the least number of games this series (4)
Day 7 has the least number of teams in action (2)
Day 6 & Day 11 have the most number of teams in action (10+)
Every other day has either 4 or 6 teams in action
There are no games scheduled on June 12th or June 16th
Statistical Approach:
Top players in projected Points in the Paint & Rebounds 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: 3, 7, & 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.
New run means new opportunity to earn rewards. With the added tier, the 7-win reward is the stretch goal using only commons.
[Full lineup under development]
Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire & WNBA.com, 2025.
Projected Points in the Paint
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Projected Rebounds
Projected PITP & REB
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 (8-0) | Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu | Previous: 1st
Minnesota Lynx (9-0) | Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams | Previous: 2nd
Phoenix Mercury (6-4) | Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas | Previous: 3rd
Atlanta Dream (5-3) | Rhyne Howard, Brittney Griner | Previous: 4th
Seattle Storm (5-4) | Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike | Previous: 6th
Las Vegas Aces (4-3) | A’ja Wilson, Jewell Loyd | Previous: 5th
Indiana Fever (4-4) | Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell | Previous: 7th
Washington Mystics (4-6) | Brittney Sykes, Kiki Iriafen | Previous: 8th
Golden State Valkyrie (3-5) | Tiffany Hayes, Julie Vanloo | Previous: 9th
Los Angeles Sparks (3-6) | Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby | Previous: 10th
Connecticut Sun (2-7) | Tina Charles, Marina Mabrey | Previous: 13th
Chicago Sky (2-5) | Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso | Previous: 11th
Dallas Wings (1-9) | Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers | Previous: 12th
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