WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 6 | Day 2
Today’s Objective(s): 15 Assists
WNBA Scores:
Liberty Lean In, Outpace Fever at Barclays (NYL 98, IND 84)
New York came out of the break with rhythm and resolve. The Liberty leaned on their core trio—Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones—to control tempo and spacing, pulling away from Indiana in the second half. The Fever, still without Caitlin Clark, got solid contributions from Kelsey Mitchell and Natasha Howard but couldn’t match New York’s perimeter precision. For the Liberty, it’s a win that reinforces their top-tier standing and sets the tone for the second half.
Lynx Lock Down Sky, Cruise to Easy Win (MIN 91, CHI 68)
Minnesota looked refreshed and ruthless. The Lynx held Chicago to just 68 points, using defensive rotations and rebounding dominance to dictate every quarter. Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride led the charge, while Courtney Williams orchestrated with poise. Angel Reese posted a double-double for the Sky, but the supporting cast couldn’t keep pace. At 21–4, the Lynx continue to look like a team built for September.
Aces Clamp Down, Handle Dream in Balanced Win (LVA 87, ATL 72)
Las Vegas flipped a shaky first quarter into a wire-to-wire win, outscoring Atlanta 25–12 in the second and never looking back. A’ja Wilson was everywhere—scoring, facilitating, defending—while Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray kept the offense humming. The Dream struggled to generate clean looks after a hot start, and Vegas’ late-game execution sealed it. For the Aces, it’s a reminder that their ceiling remains championship-caliber even after a mediocre first half of the season.
Sparks Surge Late, Hold Off Mystics (LAS 93, WAS 86)
L.A. found its gear in the second half, turning a tight contest into a seven-point road win. Dearica Hamby posted a monster 24-point, 14-rebound double-double, while Rickea Jackson dropped 20 of her 22 points after halftime. The Mystics got solid play from Shakira Austin and Brittney Sykes but couldn’t contain the Sparks’ transition game. That’s three straight wins for L.A.—and a sign their offense is starting to click and a playoff position is feasible.
Wings Stun Storm with Road Rout (DAL 87, SEA 63)
Dallas came into Climate Pledge Arena and lit a match. The Wings outscored Seattle in every quarter, riding a balanced attack and defensive intensity to a 24-point win. Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers led the scoring punch, while the Storm struggled to find rhythm without Nneka Ogwumike at full strength. For Dallas, it’s a much-needed jolt—and a blueprint for how they can climb back into the playoff mix.
Fast Break Recap: Day 1
The first day of this run required points and three pointers. Kelsey Mitchell led the way for Indiana and for 75% of lineups as she contributed 29 big points along with 3 three pointers. Although the Fever lost to the Liberty, she delivered 36% of the points needed along with 43% of the three pointers needed, which earned her the Fast Break Star of the Day. The only player to be utilized in more lineups was the other Kelsey (Plum), who was relied upon by 78% of collectors. Unfortunately she did not have as good as a day as expected and dragged down many lineups with her 11 points (and 3 three pointers). As she was the lowest scoring top five player, she is your Fast Break Dud of the Day. On a positive note, 77% of collectors earned a win on Day 1 to maintain the possibility of reaching the top tier reward, which required 10 wins.
Today’s Matchups:
Atlanta Dream (13-10) vs Phoenix Mercury (15-7)
Tonight’s lone WNBA matchup tips off at PHX Arena, where the Mercury host the Dream in a nationally televised showdown on CBS Sports Network. Phoenix enters as the favorite, backed by a stronger record and home-court advantage, though both teams have traded wins in their last five outings. Alyssa Thomas & DeWanna Bonner anchor the Mercury’s starting five, while Atlanta counters with Allisha Gray and Brionna Jones as they are without Rhyne Howard again. With playoff positioning tightening and both squads capable of explosive runs, expect a high-energy clash—but Phoenix’s depth and defensive edge make them the projected winner.
Today’s Objective(s): Day 2
You’ll need five (5) players who will distribute 15.0 or more assists, which means each player will need to average 3.0 AST.
Assists are a challenging objective in general, which is exacerbated due to the single game on today’s slate. There are a handful of players who could single-handedly cover over 50% of today’s objective - namely Alyssa Thomas & Jordin Canada. The remaining three spots on your roster are fillers with the hopes they have a decent game to cover the difference. Should Alyssa or Jordin have off games, anticipate a low win rate.
Top Player Options:
Distributors: Alyssa Thomas, Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray
Top Five (5) Players in Pro Lineups: A. Thomas (94%) | J. Canada (84%) | S. Whitcomb (76%) | B. Jones (53%) | D. Bonner (50%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Objectives Remaining (after today):
2x: PTS, BLK, STL
1x: FGM, FGA, REB, FTM, PITP, 3PM, AST
Next Objective (tomorrow): 20 Field Goals Made & 30 Field Goal Attempts (4.0 FGM & 6.0 FGA)
Considerations:
Seven (7) teams have the most number of games (4) remaining
Six (6) teams have the least number of games (3) remaining
Day 2 (today) & 10 only have two (2) teams in action
Day 6 has the most teams (10) in action
Connecticut & Seattle’s last game this series is on Day 7
Chicago, Las Vegas, & Los Angeles’s last game this series is on Day 8
Thankfully, AST-TO & +/- are not in the Classic Run this series
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, & 10 Wins
Run Reward: Top 250
Additional Links & Resources:
nbatopshot.com/fastbreak - set your lineup
Flowty.io - find/rent moments for your Fast Break roster
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:
September 11: Regular Season Ends
September 14-October 17: WNBA Playoffs
Power Rankings (Week 9) & Notable Fast Break Players:
Minnesota starts off the second half of the season as the team to beat, but the Liberty and Mercury are not far behind as title contenders. At least for now, there are 12 teams who have a realistic chance at a playoff spot. Connecticut is the only team who are likely looking to 2026 already as they’ve only accumulated 3 wins out of 22 games played.
Minnesota Lynx (20-4) | Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams | Previous: 1st
New York Liberty (15-6) | Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu | Previous: 3rd
Phoenix Mercury (15-7) | Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas | Previous: 2nd
Seattle Storm (14-9) | Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike | Previous: 4th
Atlanta Dream (13-9) | Rhyne Howard, Brittney Griner | Previous: 5th
Indiana Fever (12-11) | Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell | Previous: 7th
Washington Mystics (11-11) | Brittney Sykes, Kiki Iriafen | Previous: 6th
Las Vegas Aces (11-11) | A’ja Wilson, Jewell Loyd | Previous: 9th
Golden State Valkyrie (10-12) | Tiffany Hayes, Julie Vanloo | Previous: 8th
Los Angeles Sparks (8-14) | Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby | Previous: 11th
Chicago Sky (7-15) | Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso | Previous: 10th
Dallas Wings (6-17) | Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers | Previous: 12th
Connecticut Sun (3-19) | Tina Charles, Marina Mabrey | Previous: 13th
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