The Thunderpick WC 2024 has completed its first round of matches in each group. Group D, in particular, saw intense competition between BIG, M80, BESTIA, and Aurora vying for a spot in the LAN final in November. Let’s recap how things unfolded.
BIG Dominates Group D
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BIG had an impressive run in the Thunderpick WC 2024 Play-In, securing 2:0 wins against Aurora and BESTIA. As one of the top contenders for the event, BIG’s strong start sets them up well for success. While their gameplay wasn’t flawless, their victories speak for themselves.
All BIG players contributed to the team’s success, with JDC and tabseN making a significant impact. While they will look to their AWPer syrsoN for more consistency, BIG’s performance shows promise for the rest of the event.
M80 Survives and Advances
Despite a tough series against BESTIA, where they struggled to secure rounds, M80 showed resilience against Aurora to stay in the running at the Thunderpick WC 2024. With a mental reset, they delivered impressive wins on Mirage and Anubis to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Key player Lake’s performance is crucial for M80’s success, as shown by his improved showing against Aurora. If Lake can maintain consistency, he has the potential to shine in the Thunderpick WC 2024 and beyond.
Both M80 and BESTIA will face off in the Group D decider match to determine the final team advancing to the play-in stage, joining BIG, 3DMAX, The MongolZ, and Heroic as group winners so far.
