WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 4 | Day 10
Today’s Objective(s): 15 Assists minus Turnovers
Recap & Overview:
Lynx Close Strong, Outlast Valkyries (Lynx 82, Valkyries 71)
Minnesota is back to the team that has continued to dominate all season. Napheesa Collier led the way for the Lynx as she scored 22 points and gather 6 rebounds. Golden State also had good production as Tiffany Hayes, Kayla Thornton, and Stephanie Talbot all contributed double-digit points.
Although Golden State has shown flashes of quality throughout this season, they couldn’t get over the hump against the title contenders in Minnesota.
Sparks Steal One in Indy (Sparks 89, Fever 87)
Going into this game, Los Angeles has won only five games on the year — one of them being against the Fever, where they won by 10 points on June 26th. This game was much closer as they were separated by a single point going into the 4th quarter, which would continue throughout the contest. With less than a minute remaining, the Sparks took a one point lead. The Fever would go cold at the wrong time, but they had a final look to win or tie the game with 0:03 remaining. Unfortunately, Aliyah Boston’s jump shot didn’t fall either and the Sparks escaped with a win.
For the Sparks, this was their second win against the Fever this season, which could be the jolt they need to potentially turn this season around. As we’ve seen with Dallas, a little momentum could go a long way. For the Fever, they did not showcase the same stifling defense they demonstrated the past two games and possibly underestimated their opponents. It is another example of the inconsistency that Indiana has shown this season.
Fast Break Recap: Hayes Heats Up, Cunningham Comes Up Short
Day 9 brought a return to form for many collectors, with a majority securing wins as three-pointers made and offensive rebounds took center stage. It was the kind of objective that rewarded versatility—and Tiffany Hayes delivered. The most-utilized player of the day proved why, hitting all five required threes and grabbing an offensive board to round things out. That performance earns her the title of Fast Break Star of the Day.
On the flip side, Sophie Cunningham couldn’t find her rhythm. She went 0-for-3 from deep and tallied only one offensive rebound. Among the five most-utilized players, she was the only one who failed to contribute to both categories, sealing her spot as the Fast Break Dud of the Day.
Three Staggered Games Today
Today’s schedule includes three games with interesting storylines.
New York gained another notch in the win column in their last game when they lost the previous two. Seattle won their last game in exciting fashion and look to continue their stride against one of the best teams in the league.
Las Vegas lost by almost 30 points to the Fever in their previous game. The best remedy for a poor outing is a matchup against the worst team in the league. They’re off to Connecticut to get back to .500.
Minnesota is playing the back end of a back-to-back and welcomes Chicago to town. The Sky have won two out of their previous three (albeit both wins coming against the Sparks) and will use this game as a barometer of their potential for this season. A win will give them confidence whereas a loss could be deflating.
Today’s Objective(s):
WNBA Fast Break Day 10 requires five (5) players who will distribute 20.0 or more assists than they turn the ball over, which means each player will need to average 4.0 AST-TO. First off, you need players who distribute the ball. Then you’ll need players who limit the mistakes. Generally speaking, you’re looking at a day that is highly unpredictable and volatile as numbers can go up and down throughout each game.
More Assists than Turnovers:
S Tier: Natasha Cloud
A Tier: Courtney Williams, Skylar Diggins
B Tier: N/A
C Tier: Sabrina Ionescu, Gabby Williams, Natisha Hiedeman
Top Five (5) Players in Pro Lineups: N. Cloud (91%), E. Wheeler (48%), N. Hiedeman (47%), G. Williams (41%), S. Ionescu (31%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow’s Objective(s): 20 Field Goals Made & 30 Field Goal Attempts (4.0 FGM & 6.0 FGA)
Objective Frequency (after today): FGA, FGM
Considerations:
Indiana, Los Angeles, & Washington do not have anymore games this run
Every other team has one (1) game remaining this run
The dreaded AST-TO makes its first appearance on Day 10 (today)
Statistical Approach:
Top players in projected Assists minus Turnovers 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.
Another day survived and we are up to five wins. We’ll need two more to earn the 7-win pack…but today his going to be a dice roll at best. Wishing each of us luck.
Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire & WNBA.com, 2025.
Projected Assists minus Turnovers
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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 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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