Chapter 345: Kainan University
When it comes to making a comeback from 2-0 down, it's not just the difficulty, probability, and tolerance that need to be considered.
The most important thing is a fundamental premise.
——Someone on the disadvantaged side can stand up.
In the two major competition regions, LPL and LCK, there have been six comebacks from 2-0 down to 3-0 in the past seven seasons.
The first time, the two calamities fought each other and the demon king was crowned.
For the second time, Uzi firmly established himself as the No. 1 mid laner in LPL.
The third time, Kakao's Spider changed his fate, and Rookie's Yasuo's EQ flash showed his prowess.
For the fourth time, the Vietnamese bandit Sofm slaughtered the arena.
The fifth time, Marin borrowed another thirty seconds from heaven and became famous in one battle.
Did you find anything?
That's right.
Except for the last time, SKT was caught up by KT in three games due to their poor performance.
In other matches, the victory depended on the players’ superb performance rather than the so-called tactical arrangements or team cooperation.
Because when you are standing on the edge of the cliff, all you need is momentum.
Regardless of success or failure.
Don't care about praise or criticism.
Use your greatest effort to achieve a result that is almost impossible to succeed.
This kind of mentality is not possessed by either the two Xuanming masters who have been struggling for many years and have gradually lost their edges, or Khan who was demoralized by the LSPL.
Cuzz, who plays as a jungler, is lost and just wants to find the true meaning of 'i'.
As for the mid laner BDD...he is the standard second core.
It works when you win games.
When you lose the game, don't stick to the pan.
Looks good.
But he lacks the ability to carry the game explosively, drive the tempo, and help the entire team win.
Besides.
What LZ discussed before was to seize the second and fourth games and strive for the third game.
Play a full BO5.
Relying on the mentality that the LCK region is better, they suppressed EDG.
The subtext denies the possibility of a comeback from 2-0 down to 3-0.
It has fallen to this point.
There is no belief in winning anymore.
LZ coach Kim Jeong-soo was aware of the style of his players, and for a moment he didn't know what to say to be effective. He could only say a few words of comfort and do some superficial work.
The break is over.
On stage again.
From the director's perspective, it can be clearly seen that the mental states of both parties are completely on different levels.
E DGEveryone was talking and laughing.
It doesn't seem to be the battlefield for the quarterfinals.
Instead, it's a relaxing daily training session.
In contrast, the members of the LZ team had very solemn expressions, with their heads lowered, their posture just enough to block the light from above with their hair, giving people an inexplicable feeling of solemnity.
"Dear summoners, welcome back!"
"This is the quarterfinals match between EDG and LZ."
"In the first two games, EDG defeated LZ with overwhelming force and held three match points, only one step away from the semi-finals!"
Wawa excitedly introduced the battle situation.
"You can see that EDG has made a lot of preparations for this BO5."
Miller saw it: "A mid-lane Lissandra and a top-lane Lucian, both heroes that have rarely appeared before, leaving the LZ team completely unprepared."
"Not a single worry..." Wawa hummed.
"Hey, you!" Miller felt something was wrong.
"Just kidding, just kidding." Wawa kept saying, "It's mainly because I'm in a relaxed mood. EDG is 2-0 and we're on the blue side. I don't think I can heal anymore."
"We still have to deal with it seriously." Wei Xiao was more cautious: "The so-called three match points, if we lose two games, the mentality will be different; and the red side is obviously at a disadvantage in the current version, so it's best for EDG not to give LZ any chances."
"That's right!" Miller agreed: "Let's take a look at the Ban/Pick of both sides."
"EDG bans Galio first."
"This support hero is really annoying. When General is ahead in development, he is not afraid of the jungler, but it is difficult for him to not be afraid of being caught by the jungler and the mid laner at the same time."
LZ’s first class is a fixed pair of skateboard shoes.
Next.
EDG changed their strategy again, banning two supports, Janna and Rakan.
Seeing this, LZ blocked Lucian and Shen.
First floor.
EDG team chooses first.
The hero that appears is... the fairy witch, Lulu!
"Lulu is good."
Wawa thought about the follow-up: "If LZ doesn't take Tristana, they will probably be pushed by EDG. If they take Tristana, it will be difficult to beat Lulu and Xayah."
"Lulu is really strong in laning phase, and is almost number one among soft supports," Miller commented.
"Will the OP take the policewoman?" Wawa suddenly had an idea.
"Pray is not suitable for using Miss Fortune." Smile expressed his opinion: "If Miss Fortune can't gain an advantage, she will be very weak in the mid-game. EDG is best at fast-paced games. If Pray uses Miss Fortune, it will be difficult for him to drag the game to a decisive stage."
"That's right, LZ still has Tristana and can't give it to EDG." Miller looked at the screen: "The mid laner is still Taliyah."
"EDG's second and third floors... chose Xia and Sejuani."
After LZ locked Karma, it entered the second round of Ban/Pick.
Those who were banned were Gragas, Jarvan, Lissandra, and Urgot.
These are pretty routine.
What was surprising was that LZ directly showed off his unparalleled swordsmanship on the fourth floor.
"Don't you want to leave a counter position for Khan?"
Wawa was a little surprised: "To be honest, it's really a bit bold to use Sword Girl first."
"He's probably afraid that General will pick him." Miller guessed, "There's no top laner who's particularly good at playing against Fiora. General has been training Fiora for half a year, so his proficiency must be higher than that of Shen."
"I guess LZ is thinking that if he doesn't use Fiora, he will have to face Fiora, so he might as well grab it."
"That's right..." Wawa couldn't find any flaws: "Guess what hero General will use to fight Fiora."
"I can't guess, I can't guess." Miller shook his head repeatedly.
Change to a professional player.
The analysis can be almost accurate through the hero pool.
But Xing Dao would occasionally take out something he had basically never used and perform extremely brilliantly.
There is absolutely no way to judge from the historical record.
Ten seconds later.
The answer is revealed.
The EDG mid laner is the Dark Sovereign Syndra.
The top order is...
Furious Heart, Kennen!
“Ouch!”
Wawa was very surprised: "General has come up with a new hero. It feels like a talent show!"
"Kennen is really good, and he's a frequent participant in the World Finals. Everyone can learn from him." Miller changed his previous opinion that 'no hero can easily beat Fiora': "In this game, with the control of Sejuani and Syndra, it's easy to get full damage."
"LZ finally killed a Lee Sin , hoping to give it a try."
Hero selection completed.
After exchange.
The lineup is finalized.
Blue side: EDG
Red side: LZ
Top lane: Kennen vs Fiora
Jungle: Sejuani vs Lee Sin
Mid: Syndra vs Taliyah
AD: Xia vs. Tristana
Support: Lulu vs. Karma
"EDG's lineup is more solid."
“LZ is relatively less stable, but has a higher operating ceiling.”
Wawa made a comparison: "The difference from the previous two games is that the conflict in the top lane will not be particularly intense, and the mid and jungle of both sides should be more inclined to the bottom lane."
"That's right." Miller nodded: "The bottom lane is more critical."
"In the mid and jungle, EDG is stronger in head-on confrontation, while LZ is more flexible and their support speed is also much faster. They each have their own strengths."
"How it performs depends on how it performs in actual combat!"
