WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 4 | Day 8
Today’s Objective(s): 30 Field Goals Made & 10 Free Throws Made
Recap & Overview:
Indiana Lifts the Commissioner’s Cup, Sends a Message
All eyes were on the single-game spotlight—and Indiana delivered. After trailing 20–12 at the end of the first, the Fever clamped down defensively and outscored Minnesota 20–7 in the second. From that point forward, the tone shifted. The Fever dominated the second half, shocking the Lynx on their home floor and securing the Commissioner’s Cup and the prize money that comes with it.
Additionally and from all of us here at Tome Collective—we’re wishing Red Panda a smooth and speedy recovery from her severe wrist injury she sustained during the halftime show.
Fast Break Recap: Tight Margins, Tough Outcomes
Scoring was at a premium, and only 24% of collectors pulled off a win. The main culprit? Kayla McBride, rostered in over half of lineups, posted just 6 points, dragging down the vast majority of entries. For that, she’s your Fast Break Dud of the Day.
On the flip side, Natasha Howard led all players with 16 points, which isn’t much for a game-high. But her performance earned her Fast Break Star of the Day. When total scoring is low, every bucket matters—and Howard was likely included in every winner’s lineup.
Five Matchups Loaded with Storylines
Today’s schedule offers a bit of everything—redemption arcs, contender tests, and rookie showcases.
Indiana returns home to host the Aces, riding high off their Cup victory. With confidence swelling and the crowd behind them, the Fever will look to take down another W titan. But Vegas is heating up, so expect a slugfest.
New York can’t afford a slip—not against an L.A. team that’s struggled all season. The Liberty need this win to stay in the upper tier. Anything less would be a setback.
Seattle vs. Atlanta is the marquee matchup of the night, with both squads building solid playoff résumés. This one might come down to the final possession, and could carry major seeding weight by season’s end.
Phoenix tries to keep their win streak alive, but Dallas is surging, thanks to the continued brilliance of rookie Paige Bueckers. If the Wings pull this off, they won’t just be “trending up”—they’ll be in the thick of the playoff picture.
Lastly, Minnesota welcomes Washington in a bounce-back opportunity. With rookies Iriafen and Citron continuing to impress, the Mystics are no easy out. But don’t expect Napheesa Collier and the Lynx to let one loss snowball.
Plenty of options, plenty of pressure. Let’s zero in on which players can get you that all-important win and put you back in rhythm for this run. With that said, let’s dive into today’s projections.
Today’s Objective(s):
WNBA Fast Break Day 8 requires five (5) players who will sink 30.0 or more Field Goals and 10.0 or more Free Throws, which means each player will need to average 6.0 FGM & 2.0 FTM. There are five teams in action today, so you have a broad range or options. Of course, your available players are dependent upon the collection you have. There are 4 days remaining - finish strong, including today.
Little of Both: Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum, A'ja Wilson, Allisha Gray
Bucket Getters: Napheesa Collier, Nneka Ogwumike, Kelsey Mitchell, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum
Freebie Sinkers: A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Skylar Diggins, Satou Sabally
Top Five (5) Players in Pro Lineups: J. Young (46%), B. Stewart (41%), N. Ogwumike (35%), K. Plum (28%), K. Copper (23%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow’s Objective(s): 5.0 Three Pointers Made & 5.0 Offensive Rebounds (1.0 3PM & 1.0 OREB)
Objective Frequency (after today): OREB, AST-TO, FGA, FTM, 3PM, FGM
Considerations:
Minnesota has the most number of games this run (3)
Chicago, Connecticut, & Washington have the least number of games this run (1)
There are no games scheduled on July 4 (tomorrow)
There are ten (10) teams in action on July 3 (today)
Washington’s last game is on Day 8 (today) this series
Indiana & Los Angeles’s last game is on Day 9 this series
Minnesota will play the last true back-to-back this run (Day 9 & 10)
The dreaded AST-TO makes its first appearance on Day 10
Statistical Approach:
Top players in projected Field Goals Made & 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.
Ugh we spoke too soon with Kayla McBride stinking up the Commissioner’s Cup game. And Napheesa didn’t have as great a game as she typically does. So, we lost. And it wasn’t that close. Now it means we’ll need to win all of the remaining four days. Day 10 looks the most dicey.
Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire & WNBA.com, 2025.
Projected Field Goals Made
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Projected Free Throws Made
Projected FGM & FTM
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 (today)
July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break
September 11: Regular Season Ends
September 14-October 17: WNBA Playoffs
Power Rankings (Week 6) & Notable Fast Break Players:
Minnesota stays number one, New York and Los Angeles fell a couple spots after a rough week, Golden State jumps Seattle after beating them by 20+, Washington leaps ahead of Indiana & Las Vegas, and Connecticut remains in the cellar.
Minnesota Lynx (14-2) | Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams | Previous: 1st
Phoenix Mercury (12-5) | Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas | Previous: 3rd
Atlanta Dream (11-6) | Rhyne Howard, Brittney Griner | Previous: 4th
New York Liberty (11-5) | Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu | Previous: 2nd
Golden State Valkyrie (9-7) | Tiffany Hayes, Julie Vanloo | Previous: 6th
Seattle Storm (10-7) | Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike | Previous: 5th
Washington Mystics (8-9) | Brittney Sykes, Kiki Iriafen | Previous: 9th
Las Vegas Aces (8-8) | A’ja Wilson, Jewell Loyd | Previous: 8th
Indiana Fever (8-8) | Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell | Previous: 7th
Chicago Sky (5-11) | Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso | Previous: 11th
Dallas Wings (5-13) | Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers | Previous: 12th
Los Angeles Sparks (5-12) | Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby | Previous: 10th
Connecticut Sun (2-15) | Tina Charles, Marina Mabrey | Previous: 13th
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