WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 3 | Day 3
Today’s Objective(s): 20 Field Goals Made & 30 Field Goal Attempts
Recap & Overview:
Seattle Strikes, Minnesota Falls for the First Time
The Seattle Storm handed Minnesota its first loss of the season, shaking up the Commissioner’s Cup race in the process. While the Lynx had looked untouchable, this result now opens the door for another Western Conference team to reach the Cup Final on July 17th.
If both Seattle and Minnesota win their last two tournament games, the Storm will claim the top spot based on head-to-head advantage. Minnesota still controls its destiny, but this defeat adds pressure heading into their final stretch.
Sparks Stun the Aces, Jackson Shines
One of the biggest surprises of the night came from Los Angeles, where the Sparks pulled off an upset against Las Vegas. While Kelsey Plum may have felt vindicated after being traded from the Aces in the offseason, Rickea Jackson stole the show, exploding for 30 points on 64% shooting.
Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray did everything they could, combining for 80% of Las Vegas’ total scoring, but it wasn’t enough. The Aces now sit with four losses, a shockingly rough start for a team expected to dominate. Even more devastating, this defeat all but eliminates them from Commissioner’s Cup contention, leaving only the regular season to focus on moving forward.
Bueckers Returns, But Dallas Still Struggles
Paige Bueckers made a triumphant return from her concussion, dropping 35 points on 68% shooting, reminding everyone why she remains a Rookie of the Year front-runner.
Despite her stellar performance, the Wings couldn’t capitalize, falling to Phoenix and remaining stuck at just one win for the season.
Fast Break Recap: High Win Rate for Day 2
Yesterday’s Fast Break challenge focused on Assists & Steals, and the majority of participants walked away victorious as 98% earned a win.
Gabby Williams emerged as the standout, appearing in 42% of lineups and contributing 7 assists & 4 steals, covering 35% of the assist threshold and a whopping 200% of the steals objective. Her dominance earned her the Fast Break Star of the Day.
Unlike previous slates, none of the top five utilized players turned in weak performances, meaning there were no duds on the day.
Fast Break Preview: A Simpler, Yet Challenging Objective
Today’s challenge will be more straightforward but still require precise lineup building. Let’s take a deep dive into player projections and optimal strategies to help collectors secure another win.
Today’s Objective(s):
WNBA Fast Break Day 3 requires five (5) players who will make 20.0 or more and take 30.0 or more shots, which means each player will need to average 4.0 FGM & 6.0 FGA. With four (4) teams in action today and being the third day of the run, you still have a broad range of options. Keep in mind the former objective determines whether you win or not, but the latter will dictate where you rank for the day.
Walking Buckets: Rhyne Howard, Jackie Young, Arike Ogunbowale, Allisha Gray, Paige Bueckers
Top Five (5) Players in Pro Lineups: J. Young (79%), A. Gray (65%), A. Ogunbowale (62%), R. Howard (56%), A. Wilson (46%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow: 60 Points (15.0 PTS)
Objectives remaining (after today):
3x: PTS
2x: 3PM, BLK
1x: 3PA, OREB, REB, PITP, AST, STL, FGM
Considerations:
Atlanta, Chicago, Connecticut, & Las Vegas have the most number of games remaining (5)
Minnesota has the least number of games remaining (3)
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 16th
Statistical Approach:
Top players in projected Field Goals Made & Field Goal Attempts 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 FGM & FGA
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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
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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