In the upcoming LPL Championship, the top two favorites, BLG and TES, will face off in the upper bracket. The question on everyone’s mind is: who will advance to the finals? Our detailed breakdown below will provide insights.
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TES vs BLG – LPL Summer Playoffs Preview
TES and BLG have been the powerhouses of the LPL throughout the year. BLG showed promise early on, but TES recently won the Esports World Cup and has been in exceptional form. The clash between these two titans in the upper bracket of the LPL Summer Playoffs holds huge stakes, as the winner secures a spot in the finals and an automatic qualification to Worlds 2024 (at least as the #2 seed for championship points).
Series Breakdown
In recent months, TES has shown remarkable growth, playing to their team identity and exhibiting solid macro play. Jungler Tian has been outstanding in the summer split, establishing himself as the top jungler in the league. TES’s evolution towards a more team-centric approach gives them a significant advantage in a Best-of-5 series.
On the other hand, BLG has faced jungle issues with Xun’s performance not up to par. However, Wei’s strong showing in the last series against WBG provides hope for BLG. The matchup between Wei and Tian will be a crucial determinant of the series outcome.
With other roles appearing evenly matched, the outcome will hinge on draft strategies and in-game execution. TES, with their current form and peak potential, are poised to secure victory and become the first LPL team to secure a spot at Worlds.
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