WNBA Fast Break Classic | Run 8 | Day 6
Today’s Objective(s): 15 Assists & 3 Steals
Overview:
We have reached the midway point of this run and yesterday shrank the number of perfection to 79 collectors. Today’s objectives will be challenging due to the single game on the W slate. If you’re part of the majority with 3 or 4 wins, you still have a chance at earning the mid-tier reward, which requires 7 wins.
Note that historical Fast Break tips off today also and will span ten (10) straight days. If you haven’t set your lineup, be sure to set it before the first game tips off. Note that the window between games has shrunk considerably, so don’t inadvertently forget to set it. Don’t know who to start? Be sure to check today’s article for Day 1 of the historic Fast Break run.
WNBA Score(s): August 19th
Liberty Snap Lynx’s Momentum with Statement Win (NYL 85, MIN 75)
New York handed Minnesota just its sixth loss of the season, winning behind a balanced attack and clutch execution. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Sabrina Ionescu orchestrated the offense with 7 assists. The Lynx, playing without Napheesa Collier, struggled to contain New York’s perimeter shooting and trailed throughout the second half. The win boosts the Liberty to 22–13 and sends a message to the league’s top seed.
Sun Stun Mystics with Road Efficiency (SEA 80, WAS 69)
Connecticut picked up its seventh win of the season with an road victory over Washington. The Sun controlled the pace early and never relinquished their lead, capitalizing on second-chance opportunities and defensive stops. The Mystics, who had won two straight, couldn’t find rhythm offensively and fell to 16–19. Connecticut’s win snapped a four-game skid and showcased their ability to close out games on the road.
Storm Outlast Sky in Chicago Shootout (SEA 94, CHI 88)
Seattle edged Chicago in a fast-paced contest that saw both teams light it up from deep. Jewell Loyd and Skylar Diggins led the Storm’s offensive charge, while the Sky leaned on Marina Mabrey and Lindsay Allen to keep it close. Seattle’s late-game execution and rebounding edge proved decisive, lifting them to 18–18 and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Aces Hold Off Dream in Rivals Week Classic (LVA 74, ATL 72)
Las Vegas escaped with a win over Atlanta in a game that featured clutch buckets from A’ja Wilson, including a fadeaway jumper with 1:15 left. Chelsea Gray dished out multiple fourth-quarter assists, while Jewell Loyd and Jackie Young added key scores. Rhyne Howard hit a late three to keep the Dream within striking distance, but Vegas held firm to improve to 22–14. Atlanta dropped to 22–13, snapping a two-game win streak
Mercury Outgun Valkyries in Bay Area Battle (PHO 98, GSV 91)
Phoenix topped Golden State in a high-scoring affair that saw Kahleah Copper and Natasha Cloud combine for a flurry of fourth-quarter points. The Valkyries, led by Iliana Rupert and Veronica Burton, kept pace early but couldn’t contain Phoenix’s late surge. The Mercury improved to 21–13, while Golden State fell to 18–17, snapping their home win streak.
Recap: Day 5
Day 5 had ten teams in action where you needed points in the paint and offensive rebounds, but it was surprisingly challenging of a day compared to the rest of this run. In total, only 19% of Fast Breakers earned a win on a busy Tuesday. Today’s schedule is a polar opposite compared to yesterday as only two (2) teams are in action.
Of the top five players utilized, only one made it on the top five list of performers yesterday, which happened to be A’ja Wilson as she poured in 12 points in the paint along with 4 offensive rebounds. With her stellar performance, she earned the Fast Break Star of the Day.
Today’s Matchups:
Dallas Wings (9-26) @ Los Angeles Sparks (16-18) | 10:00PM ET | 2:00AM UTC
Tonight’s lone WNBA game features the Los Angeles Sparks hosting the Dallas Wings at Crypto.com Arena in a Rivals Week showdown. L.A. enters as the clear favorite, having edged Dallas 97–96 just five days ago and boasting a 73.1% win probability. Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby continue to lead the Sparks offensively, with Plum averaging 20.4 points and 6.1 assists. Dallas counters with rookie sensation Paige Bueckers, who’s already eclipsed 500 points and leads the team in scoring and assists.
The Wings are without Arike Ogunbowale and Ty Harris due to injury, placing even more weight on Bueckers and Maddy Siegrist, who’s averaging 16.2 points since returning from injury. With L.A. pushing for playoff positioning and Dallas struggling to close games, the Sparks are projected to control tempo and secure their third win over the Wings this season.
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Today’s Objective(s): Day 6
You’ll need five (5) players who will distribute 15.0 or more assists and accumulate 3.0 or more steals, which means each player will need to average 3.0 AST & 0.6 STL. With only one (1) game on today’s schedule (least for the remainder of the series), your options are extremely limited. If you didn’t plan for today, there’s a good chance you’ll be scrounging for viable players. In any event, here are your best options for today.
Top Player Options:
Little of Both: Kelsey Plum, Paige Bueckers, Julie Allemand
Distributors: Kelsey Plum, Paige Bueckers, Julie Allemand
Thieves: Paige Bueckers, Dearica Hamby, Kelsey Plum, Azura Stevens, Julie Allemand, JJ Quinerly, Myisha Hines-Allen
Top Five (5) Players in Pro Lineups: J. Allemand (90%) | K. Plum (90%) | M. Hines-Allen (81%) | D. Hamby (52%) | H. Jones (32%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Objectives Remaining (after today): 3PM, 3PA, FTM, FGM, PTS, REB, BLK, STL
Next Objective (tomorrow): 7 Three Pointers Made & 15 Three Point Attempts (1.2 3PM & 3.0 3PA)
Considerations:
Dallas, Minnesota, & Washington have the most number of games this run (3)
Los Angeles has the least number of games this run (1)
Day 6 (today) has the least teams in action (2); plan your lineups around these dates
Los Angeles’s last game is on Day 6 (today)
Phoenix’s last game is on Day 8
Statistical Approach:
Top players in assists & steals 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
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nbatopshot.com/fastbreak - set your lineup
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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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Projected Steals
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Projected AST & STL
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 12):
There is less than a month remaining in the WNBA regular season and things are getting spicy outside of the top spot where Minnesota has a stranglehold on the top seed.
Top Seed Locked: Minnesota is cruising toward the No. 1 seed and have six-game cushion ahead of the 2nd rank team
Home Court Jockeying: Atlanta, Phoenix, & New York continue battling for home court advantage in the playoffs, but Las Vegas is now in the picture due to a lengthy win streak
Middle Mayhem: Indiana, Golden State, Los Angeles, Washington, & Seattle are fighting for the three (3) remaining playoff spots
There’s Always Next Season: Dallas, Connecticut, & Chicago are parked in the lower end of the standings and aren’t escaping this season unless a miracle happens
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