NBA Fast Break Run 1 | Day 9

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Pick 5 Players who will combine for 30 Assists and 15 Three Pointers Made to earn your win.

Overview:

We are in the home stretch of this run and have the final four games ahead of us. As soon as this run is over, the next one will commence immediately, so keep an eye out for the announced objectives for Run 2 followed by an updated Witty’s Cheat Sheet, Player Targets, etc. In addition, we will begin incorporating YTD stats after we’ve surpassed five games per team so we have a reliable sample size. As soon as we crest 10 games, we will begin incorporating L10 stats and true season stats.

The next day where no NBA games are scheduled is November 5th and the Emirates NBA Cup’s group stage plays on November 12th, 15th, 19th, 22nd, and so on. How Fast Break will incorporate or overlap with the in-season tournament will be left to be seen as Fast Break did not exist this time last year, but I would play close attention in case there are any specific events around it.

For today’s two objectives, Trae Young and LaMelo Ball will be included in the majority of lineups as they are both outside shooters and prioritize setting up their teammates for easy opportunities. There are other players who can deliver the necessary objectives for today, so it’ll be up to you to determine whether you prioritize all-around players who can get you 5/5 (like Jordan Poole) or aim for a player who excels in one category or the other.

There are about 8,000 participants this round and rises with each passing day and we are down to 15 collectors who are perfect. With four (4) days remaining, it will be interesting to see how many fall off each day and how many will continue their pursuit of the top prize. If you’re out of the running for the top prize, the mid and top tier packs are great consolation prizes.

Today’s Objective(s):

Fast Break Day 9 requires five (5) players who will distribute 30 or more Assists and sink 15 or more Three Pointers, which means your lineup will need an average of 6.0 AST and 3.0 3PM per player. There are twenty-two teams in action, so your options are plentiful. Depending on who you have planned for today (or who you have remaining), it feels like an attainable goal; however, this Run has been challenging to say the least. Generally speaking, there are a handful of players who are proficient in both categories, but don’t be afraid to moneyball the day and utilize specialists in one objective or the other.

  • Little of Both: Trae Young, LaMelo Ball

  • Distributors: Trae Young, Tyrese Haliburton, James Harden, Cade Cunningham, LaMelo Ball

  • Long Range Shooters: Buddy Hield, Trae Young, Anfernee Simons, CJ McCollum, LaMelo Ball, Corey Kispert, Tyrese Haliburton, Tyrese Maxey

  • Top Five (5) in Lineups:

    • L. Ball (52%), T. Young (40%), J. Poole (40%), J. Harden (34%), C. Paul (32%)

Upcoming Objective(s):

  • Tomorrow, there will only be 8 teams in action and the objective will require 5 Blocks & 30 FGM

  • Remaining objectives (after today): BLK, FGM, REB, FTM, PTS

Considerations:

  • Least number of games remaining (1): Dallas

  • Teams with three (3) games remaining: Boston, Charlotte, Cleveland, LA Clippers, Memphis, OKC, Portland, San Antonio, Toronto

  • Least number of teams in action (8): Day 10 (least options; less flexibility)

  • Most number of teams in action (20): Day 12 (most options; high flexibility)

Statistical Approach:

Top players in projected Assists & Three Pointers Made according to Rotowire, which is available in the table(s) below. Overall rank is based on daily projections, season projections, and ranks amongst peers for each objective. Last 10 and season averages will be incorporated as the season progresses. Omission of certain players would be based on injuries at the time of data pull and/or no moments available.

Rewards:

  • Daily Reward: Top 50 each day will receive a pack

  • Milestone Reward: Reach 3, 6, or 9 wins and each tier earns you a pack

  • Run Reward: Place in the top 500 overall

    • Rank 1: Two (2) court side seats to an NBA game

    • Rank 2-500: Spendable credit at varying values

Additional Resources:

The top players for today’s Fast Break objective(s). Source: Rotowire, 2024.

Projected Assists

Projected Three Pointers Made

Projected AST & 3PM

NBA Fast Break Grid

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