After facing LNG, DK will next go up against another LPL team, TES, in a Bo3 qualification series. Can they pull off a win this time? Let’s analyze it all in our preview.
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DK vs TES – Clash of Eastern Teams
DK’s recent performance against LNG was underwhelming, showing their struggle to keep up with the LPL 3rd seed for most of the series. While losing to LNG was expected, DK continues to face issues they have had throughout the season. Despite their moments of brilliance, they remain more volatile than other top teams, prone to small errors.
In contrast, TES has been on a steady rise. They defeated T1 in the opening round and dominated FNC in the third round, only losing to Gen.G who maintained an undefeated record in the Swiss stage. As the second seed, TES is meeting expectations and appears strong in all aspects.
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Match Breakdown
The bot lane matchup is likely to be the focal point of this series. DK tends to play through Aiming, while TES often empowers JackeyLove to carry. Lucid and Tian will play crucial roles in early mid-game macro and map control. Both have been favoring front line tanks, indicating a potential jungle matchup handshake throughout the series.
If there is an opportunity for an advantage, it may come from Kingen. He has been experimenting with counterpicks and even played Yone in the top lane. Against 369, known for playing weak side, Kingen could be the X factor DK needs.
Overall, TES holds the advantage. They are less prone to mistakes and are likely to capitalize on DK’s mid and late-game tendencies, even in intense situations.
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