NBA Fast Break Classic | Run 9 | Day 7
Knicks Clamp Celtics, Miami Runs Away, Clippers Stun Minnesota
NBA Recap: February 8, 2026
Knicks 111, Celtics 89
New York set the tone early and never loosened its grip. Jalen Brunson carved up Boston’s defense for 31 points, while Karl‑Anthony Towns anchored the interior with a steady double‑double. The Knicks held the Celtics to 37% shooting, and even Jaylen Brown’s 26 couldn’t spark a counterpunch. A wire‑to‑wire win that felt like New York reclaiming its edge against a regional rival.
Heat 132, Wizards 101
Miami turned this into a blowout by halftime and never looked back. Seven Heat players hit double figures, and both Andrew Wiggins and Kel’el Ware posted double‑doubles as Miami dominated the glass and the paint. A massive second quarter broke Washington’s resistance, and from there the Heat coasted to a 30‑plus‑point win that looked even bigger in real time.
Pacers 104, Raptors 122
Toronto’s third quarter was the story — a 44‑point avalanche that completely flipped the game. Scottie Barnes powered the surge with a 25‑point, 14‑rebound performance, controlling the tempo and the boards. Indiana couldn’t find a go‑to scorer (no Pacer topped 18), and once the Raptors’ run hit full speed, the gap never closed again.
Clippers 115, Timberwolves 96
The Clippers walked into Minneapolis and stunned the Wolves with one of their sharpest road performances of the season. Kawhi Leonard was unstoppable, dropping 41 and dictating every possession. Minnesota never found its footing offensively, and L.A.’s physicality and pace turned this into a comfortable, statement win.
Fast Break Recap: Day 6
With only four games on yesterday’s slate, the options were limited. Unfortunately, this translated to zero winners in Classic. Pro had a better day with 53% of participants earning a win, which turned out to be the best of the day. Historic had a rough go as only 27% earned a win.
Of the top five players, only Brunson reached the needed eight assists, which earned him the Fast Break Stud of the Day. Take your pick based on your lineup for the Duds of your day.
Today’s Fast Break Objective(s): Day 7 of 10
Objective(s): 130 Points Scored (26.0 PTS)
Today you’ll need five (5) players who will score 130.0 or more points, which means each player will need to average 26.0 PTS. This one is as straightforward as it comes - points, points, and more points. Your captain will be an integral part of your success as they will either elevate your progress or limit your upside. Keep in mind a single player still has the ability to derail your day.
Top Player Options:
Point Scorers: Anthony Edwards, Joel Embiid, Jamal Murray
Upcoming Fast Break Objectives:
Tomorrow’s Objective(s): 40 Rebounds (8.0 REB)
Objective(s) Remaining (after today): FGM, FGA, REB, PITP, OREB
Considerations:
Five (5) teams have the most games remaining (3)
Boston, Toronto, & Washington have the least number of games remaining (1)
LA Lakers are playing the second game of a back-to-back tomorrow
There is only one (1) days remaining with two non-correlated objectives
Day 8 (tomorrow) and 10 have eight (8) or less teams in action
Day 7 (today) and 9 have twenty (20) or more teams in action
Statistical Approach:
Top players in points scored 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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