Chapter 91 A wonderful fate
The day before the game.
Zeus rank for the whole night without realizing it, until a light appeared in the sky, Zeus got up and went back to his room.
Run into Faker who got up early.
"Youqi, aren't you going to bed yet? What are you thinking about? Are you worried that something might go wrong in tomorrow's game?"
Zeus lowered his head when he saw the person coming.
"Relax, we're going to win."
Zeus respected the calm and composed demon king in front of him.
It’s not because of any qualifications, Zeus doesn’t care much about this.
Since Zeus started in T1, Faker has been protecting Zeus, formulating a series of tactical ideas for him, and allocating a lot of team resources to train him.
Zeus's performance did not disappoint, and in 22 it began to gain a reputation as the world's number one team.
But in that year, Zeus' performance in the Spring Finals, Summer Finals, MSI and even the World Finals was not satisfactory.
Zeus's finals seemed to be cursed.
Even Dolan, who was taught a lesson by various top laners in the league, could win the MVP in front of Zeus.
After being matched up against FMVP after the World Finals last year, Zeus lost his spirit for a while, but it was Faker's various consolations and encouragements that helped him cheer up again.
But this year's spring finals seemed like the curse hadn't disappeared yet. Zeus was very upset as to why his performance couldn't be better?
Even if tomorrow is not the final, Zeus still can't calm down. He wants to avenge last year's defeat against Bin!
Suddenly thinking of that boy's interview, Zeus couldn't help but feel a little angry, thinking that Bin was somewhat disrespectful to Xianghe.
"Well, Xianghe, I will try my best tomorrow. I will make the opponent's top laner regret what he said."
Faker smiled and patted Zeus on the shoulder.
"Hey, you mean that interview, I think he's very interesting, right? As for them having a 17-year-old genius midfielder.
But we also have a 17-year-old genius top laner like you!"
Hearing this, Zeus also smiled. He knew that Faker would not be angry. This was the big brother he knew.
Nodding heavily.
"Brother Xianghe, we won't miss the MSI championship again this year!"
"it is good."
Xia Sen has not been idle. He has been simulating the game with T1 frantically these two days. As of today, there are only more than 500 simulation points left.
The entire BLG team practiced against JDG in countless BO5s, and Xia Sen also subtly brought what he saw in the simulation into the training games.
Anyway, everyone was like a clockwork puppet, not relaxing for a moment.
"So you want to use assassins?"
tabe thinks it's a bit risky, as it's hard for assassins to perform well in team battles in this version.
"Maybe you can try it."
In fact, Xia Sen feels that T1's mid-jungle closeness rate seems to be higher than theirs. If Faker has an advantage during the laning phase, Oner will come to counter-camp after clearing the jungle. If Faker is at a disadvantage, he can come out at any time to help Faker clear the line.
Again, the rhythm of the entire team lies on Faker alone, including the jungler Oner, whose every move can be influenced by Faker.
But Faker's handling of the sideline was aggressive, even a little bold.
Faker often relies on Oner behind him to lead the line across the dark river. If you want to catch him, you will usually deploy a large number of people. Faker may die, but you will definitely be able to push the tower in front and gain economy.
Xia Sen thought that if he could play a hero like Akali who had strong sideline killing ability and flexible operation, he could ignore the jungler behind her.
Faker must also pay attention to his position at all times. If Akali approaches him at the sideline, his life will be in danger.
However, it also depends on the lineup. This version still needs a late-stage big C. In short, we still have to make a foolproof plan for tomorrow's game and be prepared for any response.
"Come on, BLG."
"Teacher Big O should exert some strength today and make T1 lose faster."
"Xia Shen vs. Faker, so exciting."
"Faker: Please welcome the next talented young man."
"Don't be embarrassed up there. Xia Shen is different from those other scumbags. He will definitely be able to arrest Da Fei today."
"To be honest, when playing against T1, just follow the lead of RNG last year. Just gank Faker in the middle lane. If Faker explodes, T1 will be gone. After all, we share the same brain."
"I understand, but Faker is in better shape this year than last year. JDG's ganking doesn't seem to have much effect."
"Anyway, believe it first!"
7: pm local time.
The 8 o'clock game hasn't started yet, but the live broadcast room is already full of people discussing today's game.
People on the forum who claim to be very professional have also posted a lot of analysis posts.
I probably think that if BLG wants to win, they must gain an advantage in the early stage. BLG's mid and jungle should suppress T1 on the sidelines, and they should not engage in operations or split-lane, but should always take the initiative to cause trouble and fight based on the advantages brought by the early stage.
Why do I say that? Because everyone trusts BLG’s mid and jungle.
This year, their cooperation has been flawless. As for Big O? Did he and Faker have many mistakes in the spring season?
But some people also said that Oner is a big game player. He looks very bad in the regular season, but he will transform once he enters a world-class competition.
As the saying goes, you can never study Oner from video.
Secondly, in the T1 team, Faker's lane rights are very important. The rhythm point of the entire T1 team is in the middle, so naturally they will not sit idly by and watch the loss of the middle lane rights.
Oner is always there when Faker needs to push the lane.
From the five games between T1 and JDG, we can see that Knight is actually quite strong in the mid lane, but because of Oner, it is difficult for him to gain control of the lane.
JDG's response was to just ignore it. Kanavi put pressure on them in the bottom lane, but it seemed to be ineffective.
There is still half an hour before the game starts.
The conversation in T1's lounge was very lively.
Benji emphasized the point of vanguard very much, and it can be taken if the lineup is strong.
Let Oner and Keria come to the upper area first to stand and don't give BLG the opportunity to catch people before the vanguard group.
"We are stronger than the opponent, especially our mid and jungle. We must lock down the opponent's mid. If that doesn't work, we must always monitor his movements. Do you understand?"
Half an hour later
LPL commentary booth.
As a model worker, Guan Zeyuan spoke again: "Hello, audience friends, welcome to the Copper Box Arena in London."
After reciting the opening remarks skillfully, he said, "Today's winner will advance to the finals. I'm a little nervous."
Miller nodded: "To be honest, today's game basically felt like a final."
Tong Xi: "Yes, both sides are definitely putting in their best efforts, I believe they won't hold back at all."
The commentator was chatting.
Xia Sen suddenly felt palpitations in the battle seat, especially the look he just gave Faker made him feel a little uneasy.
His right leg was shaking slightly, Xia Sen forced himself to calm down, and at this moment, facing Faker on the court, he really realized why Faker was the mountain standing in front of all the mid-laners in LPL.
Fortunately, there are many simulated games with Faker in daily life, so this feeling is very familiar. At the same time, Xia Sen found Brother Bin to solo and he quickly overcame it.
"Do you have any predictions for the lineup?" Miller suddenly asked.
Guan Zeyuan watches every game, so he knows a lot: "BLG should consider the beauty of Lucian. Although everyone says it is a trap and should not be used, no team dares to use this combination of T1 since MSI. This is quite interesting."
"There are also two special heroes, Jayce and Kindred. Both teams are experts in using them, so their priority may be raised to the maximum. In this way, Annie, the utility man in the middle lane, will also be the target of competition."
"Brother Guan understands."
"In that case, I don't think both teams will have enough ban slots. It depends on how to make a choice."
The commentator talked about BP for a while, and Guan Zeyuan finally said with emotion: "Anyway, no matter what happens today, the winner will go to the finals, and the loser will have a chance to fight again, so the most important thing is that we can all relax and enjoy the game."
"BLG, beat T1."
"Do you dare to take it, Jace Zeus? He was killed by bin and Gwen last year. You forgot about it, right?"
"Faker can't play?"
"Doesn't BLG have a system that has already broken Jasmaokai?"
"Who cares? I don't understand. I only look at the head count and the score. I hope we can win 3:1 today!"
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The big screen at the scene played the promotional videos shot by the two teams in London. The C position of both teams was undoubtedly the mid-lane, but it was obvious that Bighand was more high-spirited.
After a long data display, the BP interface is immediately displayed.
Guan Zeyuan got the news before the game: "BLG won the first game by tossing a coin to get the priority to choose the blue side. It seems that BLG thinks it is better to grab the version hero than to counter the position."
Miller: "Well, I think BLG's consideration is correct. For example, although the red side can counter Te, if you counter Te just for the sake of counter Te, the final lineup will be difficult to match."
"Of course, if the blue side is countered, we have to consider the players' laning strength. Of course, we don't have to worry about that for BLG."
Tong Xi looked at the BP interface and said, "Here it comes. BLG immediately killed Lucian. They are not stubborn. I still think they should respect them."
"T1 removed the tree, and obviously they don't want you to play Jayce."
The first three picks of BLG were: Lucian, Rakan, and Wei.
T1 blockade: trees, cards, weapons.
Benji felt that the opponent's BP at the beginning was similar to what he expected. The opponent would consider T1's Luna and Xayah and Rakan.
Thinking of this, he felt a little confident. This is the strength of T1's bottom lane.
"Take Annie." Tabe said, "It makes no sense not to take it if they put it there. Let's see what comes out on the first and second floors."
If T1 goes to the bottom lane on the first and second floors, BLG will directly go to the top and jungle to ensure strength.
Benji said, "Take Titan and Kindred. Titan can shake it."
T1 still feels that without Xayah and Rakan, they have to fight for the upper half.
Miller was analyzing the draft: "T1 has also changed their mindset and has increased the priority of the jungler. I just don't know what this Titan will say. You know, there is a mid-lane Titan at MSI."
"Yes, the effect is good. I won't be suppressed by Annie in the laning phase."
BLG took Monkey King and Jinx on the second and third floors.
"Brother Monkey?"
"In that case, BLG's mid and jungle are very strong." Guan Zeyuan: "Annie plus Monkey King, the Fire Monkey system is also invincible in the early and mid-game."
"But be careful not to be dragged down by Kindred. But we also have Jinx. BLG's selection is very clear."
elk: "They should be Aphelios. We can't help you jungle in this matchup. We have to go up and grab the lane."
xun: "It's okay. Kindred probably wouldn't dare to enter my jungle area."
Xia Sen felt a little dizzy when he saw Kuisanti coming out from the third floor opposite.
It seems like T1 likes to swing a lot, with Titan swinging between mid and support, and Quesanti swinging between mid and top.
But whether it is Titan or Kui, they feel no pressure against Annie. Annie cannot consume the energy and is not afraid of Infernape's gank.
But Xia Sen still prefers Titan mid lane, because Titan’s main E in the mid lane can compete with Annie for the line rights.
As for the issue of Titan's support, it depends on whether they ban Braum, who can counter Titan, in the second round.
Guan Zeyuan shook his head: "T1's move is too fancy, but I think that no matter what, Gumayusi will get a big C."
Talking about T1’s second round of blockade: Gwen and Aatrox.
BLG pick: Lambo plus Gator.
Both sides are banning the top laner. BLG’s idea is very simple, which is to let you, Quesanti, come to the top lane.
T1 also understood and banned Quesanthi because it was difficult to play against them, and these were also two heroes that bin used very well.
Guan Zeyuan smiled and said, "If this is the case, then I guess Brother Bin will have to use his sword to attack Zeus' Kui."
"Well, I'm looking forward to it."
In BLG language.
"No, Chen Zebin, this Fiora is not good. We need a hero who can eat the hook in the front." Tabe advised earnestly.
Because Thresh has been selected on the fourth floor of T1, pairing it with Titan is a double hook system that can find opportunities.
"Yes, Brother Bin, and when you play Fiora, their Kindred is easy to catch." Xia Sen rarely disagreed with Bin's idea.
Brother Bin smacked his lips and said, "Alright, I'll sacrifice myself. I'll go with Ornn. I've been practicing a lot recently, so I'm pretty good at it."
tabe also had the same idea. In this way, BLG's top, mid and jungle are very strong. They are all good at initiating team fights and can connect with the control chain.
The most important thing is that Ornn can use W to eat the hook, so he doesn't have to worry about positioning in team fights.
BLG's fourth and fifth floors took down Orngabron's top support.
Benji frowned. He also felt that the lineup chosen by the opponent was a little bit weak against his double hook.
However, the opponent's shortcomings are also obvious. When they don't have flash, it will be very stupid to fight in a team.
In that case, Oner and gumayusi will have a lot of room to play!
Guan Zeyuan: "OK! T1 locked down Aphelios on the fifth floor, which is pretty much what we expected."
"We can't drag this game to the late game, after all, T1 has an extra C."
tabe walked to the center of the stage and shook hands with Benji, and the two smiled at each other. Yes, the old rivals of S3 were actually facing each other again as coaches at the same time.
This is such a wonderful fate.
The lineups of both sides are as follows -
BLG (Blue) Ornn, Monkey, Annie, Bottom Lane Jinx (Purification) and Garblon (Ignite)
T1 (Red) Quesanti, Kindred, Titan, Lower Luephirio (Purification) Sgar Thresh (Ignite)
Both sides had such solid lineups in the first game.
(End of this chapter)