NBA Fast Break Classic | Run 9 | Day 5
Celtics Erase Deficit, Detroit Smothers Knicks, Pelicans Shock Wolves
NBA Recap: February 6, 2026
Heat 96, Celtics 98
Boston spent the first half getting punched in the mouth and the second half calmly erasing the evidence. Down double digits at the break, the Celtics tightened the screws defensively and rode a three‑headed scoring engine — Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard, all with 20+ — to flip the game. White’s dagger three with about 90 seconds left put Boston ahead for good, sealing a comeback that felt inevitable once the Garden woke up.
Knicks 80, Pistons 118
Detroit didn’t just get back on track — they bulldozed the Knicks from the opening tip. The Pistons won every quarter, smothered New York’s offense, and held Jalen Brunson to 12 points on 20% shooting. No Detroit player cracked 18, but the balance was the point: five‑man pressure, five‑man scoring, and a wire‑to‑wire domination that snapped New York’s rhythm in emphatic fashion.
Pacers 99, Bucks 105
Indiana made this one far more dramatic than Milwaukee preferred. The Pacers erased a double‑digit deficit in the fourth, but the Bucks — playing without Giannis — steadied themselves just enough in the final minutes. It wasn’t pretty, but it was a win built on composure, half‑court execution, and timely stops.
Pelicans 119, Timberwolves 115
The Pelicans walked into halftime down double digits and walked out with one of their grittiest wins of the season. Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey, and Trey Murphy each dropped 26+ as New Orleans stormed back and stole a road win from a Wolves team that looked in control early. Anthony Edwards poured in 35 and Rudy Gobert logged another double‑double, but Minnesota’s second‑half collapse overshadowed the stat lines.
Grizzlies 115, Trail Blazers 135
Portland hit cruise control and never took their foot off the gas. The Blazers posted the highest point total of the night — 135 — and turned the game into a scoring showcase where 16 different players across both teams reached double figures. Memphis kept up for stretches, but Portland’s pace and shotmaking made this feel like a track meet they were never losing.
Clippers 114, Kings 111
One of the tightest games of the night came down to the final possessions. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 31, and every L.A. starter hit double digits in a balanced, playoff‑style grind. Sacramento’s bench nearly stole the show — Cardwell’s double‑double and three other bench players in double figures kept the Kings alive — but the Clippers executed late and escaped with a three‑point win.
Fast Break Recap: Day 4
Classic had the lowest win rate out of the three iterations as only 30% earned a win. Zion Williamson was the most heavily utilized and he contributed in both categories. Pro saw 54% earn a win compared to Historic, which had 72% of participants walking away victorious.
Today’s Fast Break Objective(s): Day 5 of 10
Objective(s): 15 Three Pointers Made & 25 Three Point Attempts (3.0 3PM & 5.0 3PA)
Today you’ll need five (5) players who will make 15.0 and take 25.0 three pointers, which means each player will need to average 3.0 3PM & 5.0 3PA. The former will determine whether you win and the latter will dictate where you rank. As a single player can derail your progress, your captain will be more important than most days.
Top Player Options:
Outside Snipers: Michael Porter, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Donovan Mitchell, Brandon Miller, Collin Gillespie
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow’s Objective(s): 40 Assists & 5 Steals (8.0 AST & 1.0 STL)
Objective(s) Remaining (after today): PTS, FGM, FGA, REB, AST, STL, PITP, OREB
Considerations:
Four (4) teams have the most games remaining (5)
Five (5) teams have the least number of games remaining (2)
The dreaded AST-TO does not make an appearance this run
There are only three (3) days remaining with two non-correlated objectives
Day 6 (tomorrow), 8, and 10 have eight (8) or less teams in action
Day 7 and 9 have twenty (20) or more teams in action
Statistical Approach:
Top players in three pointers made & three point attempts 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.
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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 3PM & 3PA
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