Thus, once again, T1 lost to Gen.G in the final match of an LCK period. It can be said that on the domestic playground, Gen.G is still a force that is too “heavy” for T1. But even so, both teams delivered a tense, dramatic final until the last moment. There is a feeling that even if one of the two teams has an advantage, the other side can still turn the tables. However, the match was completely satisfying and for T1 fans, perhaps there is nothing to regret too much because the home team gave their best.
T1 was once again defeated by Gen.G
But that doesn't mean T1 didn't make fatal mistakes that led them to defeat. Because, in games 2 and 3, T1 showed that they can completely destroy Gen.G if they play “max ping”. But at important stages, T1 made fatal mistakes that caused the team to lose the game to Gen.G.
Faker's “blind Messenger driving” phase
Perhaps Faker is the player who leaves the most regrets. In all 4 games, he played very well as if the “Demon King” from 2015 – 2016 had returned. Even Faker's Azir “Quadra Kill” in game 1 can be considered one of the most “melancholy” situations in this final. However, just as the team placed their hopes on Faker's Orianna, it was T1's leader who drove the Messenger straight into the Gen.G tower. There would be nothing to talk about if at that time, 5 members of Gen.G were not waiting.
A situation where Gen.G himself was probably surprised as to why Faker climbed into the Messenger
Losing Faker, T1 lost the balance that was being maintained in game 5. Of course, T1 did not lose immediately after that situation, but it caused Faker to be officially surpassed by Chovy and T1 lost control of the match. Even so, Faker's “sacrifice” is meaningless when Gen.G's 1st Mid Lane turret is not lost. T1 without Faker also lost its position as Dragon and gradually “snowballed” by Gen.G.
Zeus' performance
Perhaps it has been a long time since people have seen Zeus's Aatrox so miserable in a match. Still the Gladiator general that helped T1 win Worlds 2023, but when facing Kiin, Zeus does not have much effect. His brilliance afterward with pure tanker generals like Zac or K'Sante could not cover up one thing: Zeus did not really “max ping” in this final.
Zeus slightly lost form in this final
In addition, it was “unlucky” for Zeus that on the other side of the battle line was Kiin, who was in the final match of his career. The Gen.G player played as if this were his last finals and Zeus simply didn't stand a chance. Zeus is still very reliable, but perhaps he himself needs to make an effort to adapt faster, and maintain high performance throughout. Especially when Zeus' domestic opponents are Kiin, Doran and in the world, Bin are all superstars in the current topplane position.
But I also have to say Kiin is very good
No one defended Gumayusi in game 4
There is a truth: in the 2 games T1 won, they both had very good blocking options for their main damage players (Faker and Gumayusi) to freely unleash. But in the decisive fourth game, T1 let Zeus hold Gwen while the Aphelios – Lulu combo was too mobile. Aphelios doesn't even have any surfing moves like Lucian so that when he gets close, Gumayusi can protect himself.
Gumayusi and Aphelios hardly played much in game 4
Perhaps T1 wants to share damage with Gumayusi, and this is reasonable. But when Gen.G had Kha'Zix, it destroyed all of T1's tactical intentions. The combo was impossible while Canyon performed so well that Gumayusi was completely harmless. Lacking reliable barriers and Gumayusi also did not dare to take risks when the opponent possessed too many good close-up champions, causing T1 to not be able to finish the match in game 4 and ultimately lost.
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