WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 4 | Day 5
Today’s Objective(s): 15 Assists
Recap & Overview:
Overtime Thriller in Atlanta
The Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream delivered a nail-biter in a matchup between two of the league’s elite. Trading punches for four quarters, the game spilled into overtime before Kayla McBride’s clutch free throws sealed the deal. With the gritty road win, the Lynx maintain their perch atop the league standings.
Fireworks in the Desert
Phoenix and New York squared off in the highest-scoring game of the season, with the Mercury overpowering the Liberty 106–91. This shootout eclipsed the previous high watermark set by Seattle’s 102-point outburst against Las Vegas. Eleven players reached double figures, giving Fast Break managers a buffet of scoring—and plenty of three-point bonus potential (excluding Sabrina).
Fever Snap Back Against Dallas
After a tough loss the day before, Indiana bounced back despite Caitlin Clark’s continued absence. Kelsey Mitchell dropped 32 points to lead the Fever past a surging Dallas team fueled by breakout rookie Paige Bueckers. Bueckers poured in 27, and though the Wings came up short, her play continues to boost their future outlook.
Expansion Team Outpaces the Sky
Chicago showed more life than recent outings but still couldn’t overcome the Golden State Valkyries. The expansion squad continues to impress and has now surpassed Chicago in both the standings and playoff odds. While they aren’t quite title threats yet, this team is shaping up to be a major spoiler.
Seattle Steadies Against Struggling Sun
Seattle’s inconsistency against mid-tier competition has hurt their record—but not yesterday. Facing the two-win Connecticut Sun, the Storm avoided the classic “trap game,” rolling to a 97–81 win and reinforcing their place in the upper-mid tier of the standings.
Fast Break Roundup
Kelsey Mitchell not only delivered for Indiana but also for the 50% of collectors who started her. Kelsey’s 32 points and four threes accounted for 40% of the required scoring and 57% of the needed triples in Fast Break. That effort earned her Fast Break Star of the Day honors.
On the flip side, Sabrina Ionescu was rostered in 75% of lineups but managed just 9 points and 1 triple, despite New York posting 91 as a team. For her underwhelming output, she claims the unfortunate title of Fast Break Dud of the Day.
Battle Amongst Rookies
With only one matchup on today’s schedule, Fast Break options narrow significantly. Both Classic and Pro modes require 15 assists, setting the stage for a communal win… or a shared loss.
Dallas faces off against Washington in what’s expected to be a competitive game featuring three standout rookies: Paige Bueckers for the Wings and the Mystics’ dynamic duo of Iriafen and Citron. So long as the game stays close, assist opportunities should be plentiful—just what the majority of Fast Breakers are hoping for. With that said, let’s get into projections.
Today’s Objective(s):
WNBA Fast Break Day 5 requires five (5) players who will distribute 15.0 or more assists, which means each player will need to average 3.0 AST. Although the threshold is relatively low, there is a very limited set of players you can choose from considering the single game on today’s slate.
Distributors:
S Tier: Brittney Sykes, Paige Bueckers
A Tier: Arike Ogunbowale
B Tier: Myisha Hines-Allen
C Tier: Sug Sutton, Sonia Citron, DiJonai Carrington, Jade Melbourne
Top Five (5) Players in Pro Lineups: M. Hines-Allen (89%), A. Ogunbowale (77%), B. Sykes (74%), S. Sutton (70%), J. Melbourne (30%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow’s Objective(s): 35.0 Rebounds & 35.0 Points in the Paint (7.0 REB & 7.0 PITP)
Objective Frequency (after today):
2x: FGM
1: PITP, OREB, AST-TO, FGA, REB, FTM, PTS, 3PM
Considerations:
Dallas is playing the second game of a back-to-back
Minnesota has the most number of games this run (5)
Chicago, Connecticut, & Washington has the last number of games this run (2)
There are no games scheduled on June 30, July 2, & July 4
There are ten (10) teams in action on June 29 & July 3 (most flexibility; set lineups last)
There are only two (2) teams in action on June 28 (today) & 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 (today) & 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 Assists 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.
It looked like we could have crossed the line…but we came up one point short of the points goal. That means we need to win six out of the remaining seven days. Our lineup mirrors that of many others, so we’re hoping for a high win rate today.
Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire & WNBA.com, 2025.
Projected Assists
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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:
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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