Pick/Ban – This started really well for NRG. They go Poppy,
Rek’Sai, Lucian with their first three while TSM countered with Graves, Elise,
Caitlin, and Braum (have not been convinced w/ Doublelift’s Caitlin). Then things got
wacky. NRG blind-picked Zilean for GBM (only one Zilean played in mid this
season). Bjergsen’s Viktor will pressure him; NRG will really need the side
lanes to dominate with the power Zilean can give them. They have some good siege potential but so do TSM.
22:00 – an early 5-person tower dive kills Doublelift and
Yellowstar – not sure why they split up but then again, Braum + Caitlin is
probably not strong enough to return a kill. And really, the dive succeeded
because Altec and KonKwon already won a 2v2 trade. TSM are nice to push two
towers, but NRG get the gold on the right people. TSM have the lead but I feel
like this game is even.
30:30 – Chaotic fight from all sides with nobody dying. TSM
survive and burn some cooldowns, but then NRG flank from behind. Doublelift is
left for dead and even though they still have a gold lead, it feels like NRG
have more power right now. And yup, they pop Bjergsen and put more pressure on
the turrets.
33:40 – GBM is dominating with the Zilean bombs. He catches
person after person resulting in 2 kills and 2 turrets. Doublelift is not
playing well at all. NRG rotate top and get an Ace. Yellowstar was already low
and Svenskeren and Hauntzer are unable to make a stand at the inhibitor turret.
41:40 – Baron is baited and TSM are forced to check. TSM are
split and uncoordinated. Yellowstar was by himself and dies alone while
Bjergsen was late to the fight. TSM are showing those cracks they’ve exhibited
since day 1 – Doublelift’s positioning is questionable, he’s not carrying,
Yellowstar’s Braum hasn’t been that good, and the overall teamfighting
mechanics are lacking. NRG soak up the kills and the game.
NRG did a good job supporting Altec and Impact after Impact
was shut down the day previous. As much as I criticized Doublelift’s
positioning, he was on a late-game siege champion and the other carries were
unable to extend their lane advantage through the midgame.
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