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The final showdown of LPL Spring 2022 between TES and RNG promises to be riveting as both teams are evenly matched in skill.
After convincingly defeating Victory Five 3-1 in the loser's bracket finals, Top Esports advance to the grand finals to once again face off against Royal Never Give Up. In this encounter, Knight and his teammates are determined to settle the score from their recent 1-3 loss.
TES Learns from a Memorable Lesson
In their loss against RNG, TES didn't have a slow start. On the contrary, they quickly surged ahead with a dominant win in game 1. Additionally, they continued to have smooth starts in game 2, with Ryze in Knight's hands reaching a KDA of 5/0/1 at one point.
However, their overconfidence prevented them from closing out games swiftly, allowing RNG to prolong and eventually reverse the momentum. This loss could be considered a 'psychological shock' that disrupted TES's rhythm in the following two games. As a result, they suffered defeats with similar scenarios, making critical mistakes and squandering leads.
Nevertheless, this lesson is deemed worthy as TES will understand why they failed, thereby avoiding repeating this mistake. With a team of this caliber, they have the ability to learn from their errors and not make the same mistake twice.
RNG Needs to Switch to an Offensive Strategy
RNG's impressive victory over TES can be described as a 'counter-attacking defense' style. They let their opponents make the first move, patiently waiting for the right moment to strike back with deadly responses.
With their strong point being excellent positioning in team fights, RNG's members are always confident in the late game, especially when GALA, the ADC, has regained his form from a year ago.
While this is clearly their strongest point, RNG cannot just rely on old tactics to defeat TES. The MSI defending champions need more than that to overcome their debt-laden opponents in the deciding match. With the current lineup, RNG is still capable of going toe-to-toe with TES right from the start, opting for early-game compositions to dominate their opponents instead of waiting for mistakes to capitalize on.
The Key Lies in the Top Lane Matchup
In what's considered the first leg between the two teams, Bin couldn't showcase much when facing off against the 'rookie of the season,' Wayward. And if he continues to rely solely on his teammates' carrying ability, the former Suning player will pay the price as Wayward is regaining confidence and performing exceptionally well, as seen in the victory against V5.
Amidst RNG's potential shift to an aggressive playstyle, Bin's position becomes crucial, significantly influencing the early stages of the match. Therefore, fans anticipate the Top Lane to be a skillful showdown between two young players. With champions like Jayce, Irelia, Jax... just one mistake could cost the entire game.
