WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 4 | Day 3
Today’s Objective(s): 3 Steals & 3 Blocks
Recap & Overview:
Golden State Keeps Proving They Belong, but Come Up Short
The Valkyries continue to swing above their weight. Touted as a bottom-tier team entering the season, Golden State has made a habit of punching up—and yesterday was no different. While they came up short against the Liberty, they pushed the defending champs to the brink, and once again showed they’re not just playoff hopefuls—they’re playoff problems. With wins already logged against Indiana, Seattle, Vegas, and Washington, Golden State is writing its own narrative, one upset at a time.
Meanwhile, New York snapped its losing skid, and while the Liberty didn’t dominate, they did enough to grab a much-needed road win and keep pace in the standings.
Aces Coast Past Connecticut to Get Back on Track
In the night’s other game, Las Vegas wasted no time reminding everyone what they’re capable of. A 21–6 opening run set the tone, and the Aces cruised to a wire-to-wire win over the spiraling Sun. That makes back-to-back victories for Vegas, who now set their sights on Washington.
Considering the pace and control of this blowout, the Aces’ rotation stayed fresh—so any concerns about the second half of a back-to-back should be minimal moving forward.
Fast Break Recap: Redemption and Reliability
With rebounds and free throws as the Day 2 targets, the numbers trended in favor of collectors—87% earned a win, a strong bounce-back after a rocky opening to the run. A’ja Wilson’s 8 rebounds and 6 FTs checked every box, giving her the Fast Break Star of the Day nod. Breanna Stewart wasn’t far behind with 10 rebounds and 3 FTs, keeping her in the circle of trust for another night.
Tina Charles underwhelmed slightly (3 boards, 4 FTs), but her output didn’t sink most lineups—thanks in large part to a pool of outperformers who helped smooth over her quiet night.
Fast Break Preview: Build on the Momentum
Las Vegas enters tonight’s back-to-back with momentum and rested legs—thanks to their blowout win—so no red flags for their stars. With the schedule loosening up afterward, tonight’s the last sprint before a breather. In the earlier game, Indiana look to build on their momentum as they previously won against the Storm and earn another win against the Sparks.
Let’s check projections, find the high-floor contributors, and make Day 4 another step toward a flawless run. You’re playing this stretch like a pro.
Today’s Objective(s):
WNBA Fast Break Day 3 requires five (5) players who will accumulate 3.0 or more steals and block 3.0 or more attempts, which means each player will need to average 0.6 STL & 0.6 BLK. The thresholds are low, but there aren’t many players in today’s two games who have a high projection for blocks. That objective will likely be the one that determines whether you earn a win, but avoid leaning too heavily one way or the other.
Little of Both: A'ja Wilson, Shakira Austin, Azura Stevens
Thieves: A'ja Wilson, Azura Stevens, Dearica Hamby, Caitlin Clark, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Shakira Austin, Jackie Young, Lexie Hull, Sug Sutton, Sonia Citron, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard, Brittney Sykes
Shot Blockers: A'ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, Shakira Austin, Azura Stevens
Top Five (5) Players in Classic Lineups: S. Austin (75%), A. Stevens (71%), D. Hamby (54%), C. Gray (46%), A. Boston (43%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow’s Objective(s): 80.0 Points Scored & 7.0 Three Pointers Made (16.0 PTS & 1.4 3PM)
Objective Frequency (after today):
2x: PTS, 3PM, FGM
1: AST, PITP, OREB, AST-TO, FGA, REB, FTM
Considerations:
Minnesota has the most number of games this run (6)
Chicago, Connecticut & Washington have the last number of games this run (3)
There are no games scheduled on June 30, July 2, & July 4
There are ten (10) teams in action on June 27, June 29, & July 3 (most flexibility; set lineups last)
There are only two (2) teams in action on June 28 & July 1 (least flexibility; set lineups first)
Washington’s last game is on Day 8 this series
Indiana & Los Angeles’s last game is on Day 9 this series
Dallas, Indiana, & Minnesota all have true back-to-backs scheduled this run
The dreaded AST-TO makes its first appearance on Day 10
Statistical Approach:
Top players in projected Rebounds & Free Throws Made according to Rotowire & WNBA.com, which is available in the table(s) below. Overall rank is based on daily projections and season averages, 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+ members, 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.
We didn’t burn our only use of A’ja or Stewie, but cleared the goal by a few rebounds and a couple free throws. A win is a win so that’s one closer to our primary objective of seven wins. Today’s going to be dicey with blocks, to say the least. We subbed out Engstler due to injury, so it’ll take some luck to earn a win today.
Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire & WNBA.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:
July 1: Commissioner’s Cup Final
July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break
September 11: Regular Season Ends
September 14-October 17: WNBA Playoffs
Power Rankings (Week 5) & Notable Fast Break Players:
Minnesota Lynx (12-1) | Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams | Previous: 1st
New York Liberty (10-3) | Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu | Previous: 2nd
Phoenix Mercury (11-4) | Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas | Previous: 4th
Atlanta Dream (10-4) | Rhyne Howard, Brittney Griner | Previous: 3rd
Seattle Storm (9-5) | Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike | Previous: 5th
Golden State Valkyrie (7-6) | Tiffany Hayes, Julie Vanloo | Previous: 7th
Indiana Fever (6-7) | Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell | Previous: 6th
Las Vegas Aces (6-7) | A’ja Wilson, Jewell Loyd | Previous: 8th
Washington Mystics (6-8) | Brittney Sykes, Kiki Iriafen | Previous: 9th
Los Angeles Sparks (4-10) | Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby | Previous: 10th
Chicago Sky (3-10) | Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso | Previous: 11th
Dallas Wings (3-12) | Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers | Previous: 13th
Connecticut Sun (2-12) | Tina Charles, Marina Mabrey | Previous: 12th
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