NBA Fast Break Classic | Run 8 | Day 6
Knicks Clamp Down, Philly Erupts, Detroit Steals One Late
NBA Recap: January 27, 2026
Portland and Washington opened the evening with a competitive, back‑and‑forth matchup, and the Trail Blazers missed a golden opportunity against a lesser opponent. The Wizards protected home court and they walked away with just their 11th win of the season.
New York followed with a 103–87 win over Sacramento, a defensive performance that set the tone early and never loosened. The Knicks controlled the glass, dictated tempo, and held the Kings to one of their coldest shooting nights of the month and the lowest scoring on the day.
Philadelphia delivered the night’s biggest offensive eruption, beating Milwaukee 139–122 in a game where the Sixers’ shot‑making never dipped. This could be viewed as the straw that broke the camels back as Giannis has more or less cleared the way for a trade out of Milwaukee.
Oklahoma City handled New Orleans 104–95 and gained some revenge against a team who beat them a couple days ago. This was a much needed win for the Thunder who hope to get their winning ways back on track going into the midway point of the season.
Detroit produced the tightest finish of the slate, edging Denver 109–107 in a possession‑by‑possession grinder. The Pistons hit the final go‑ahead bucket, then survived a frantic last sequence to escape with one of their grittiest wins of the month. They continue to hold a firm grip on the top spot in the East and don’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.
Phoenix protected home court with a 106–102 win over Brooklyn, a steady outing where the Suns leaned on late‑game execution and timely shot‑making. The Nets made a push in the fourth, but Phoenix’s composure held.
The Clippers closed the night with a 115–103 win over Utah, a performance defined by pace and control. L.A. dictated tempo, won the physical battles, and kept the Jazz chasing from the second quarter onward.
Fast Break Recap: Day 5
Zion Williamson’s 16 points in the paint and 5 offensive rebounds led the way for most lineups yesterday and was a big reason why 87% of Classic lineups walked away victorious. Unsurprisingly, his stellar performance earned him the Fast Break Stud of the Day.
Zubac, however, could only score 9 total points along with 3 offensive rebounds, which earned him the Fast Break Dud of the Day award.
Pro mode saw the lowest win rate as only 22% came away with a win whereas Historic saw 76% earn a win yesterday.
Today’s Fast Break Objective(s): Day 6 of 11
Objective(s): 130 Points Scored (26.0 PTS)
You’ll need five (5) players who will score 130.0 or more points, which means each player needs to average 26.0 PTS. Days like this are straightforward, but far from easy. There aren’t many players who are consistent around the thirty point mark and there are no assurances these players will have a top-notch day, but their odds are higher based considering their average over time. Your captain will likely play a pivotal role in whether you win or lose.
Top Player Options:
Point Scorers: Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, Donovan Mitchell
Top Five (5) Players in Classic Lineups: J. Brunson (81%) | L. Doncic (74%) | K. Durant (55%) | J. Brown (54%) | A. Edwards (48%)
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow’s Objective(s): 20 Assists minus Turnovers (4.0 AST-TO)
Objective(s) Remaining (after today): AST-TO, FGM, FGA, REB, BLK, AST, 3PM, 3PA
Considerations:
Six (6) teams have the most number of games remaining (4)
Golden State, Milwaukee, & Portland have the least number of games remaining (2)
Seven (7) teams are playing the tail end of a back-to-back tomorrow
The always challenging AST-TO lands on Day 7 (tomorrow)
Golden State’s last game this run is on Day 8
Atlanta & Dallas’s last game this run is on Day 9
Day 10 has the most number of teams in action (20)
Day 11 has the least number of teams in action (8)
Statistical Approach:
Top players in points according to Rotowire & NBA.com, which is available in the table(s) below. Overall rank is based on daily projections, last 10 average, 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.
NBA Fast Break Classic Rewards:
Daily: Top 100 | Milestone: 3, 6, & 9 Wins | Run: Top 250
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Top Player Options for Fast Break:
The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: nbatopshot.com, nba.com, & tomecollective.com, 2026.
Projected Points Scored
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