LGD Gaming, the new kids on the block, deliver a crushing defeat to Azure Ray at The International 2023, securing a top-three spot with a 2-0 victory.
In a display of ruthless execution, LGD’s carry player shiro proves unstoppable on Muerta and Spectre, amassing an impressive 27-8-28 record across both games. Despite the matches lasting over 40 minutes, LGD’s dominance is evident from as early as the 20-minute mark.
LGD’s offlaner niu reveals that they were well-prepared to counter Azure Ray’s Weaver strategy. While acknowledging Weaver’s strength, niu emphasizes the importance of drafting around the hero rather than relying solely on its potential.
Although Azure Ray’s Lou struggled to make Weaver work in their favor, niu recognizes that victory on the TI main stage requires a collective team effort. He praises his teammates’ exceptional skills and believes they are currently at their peak performance.
However, LGD’s next challenge will be facing Russian squad Team Spirit, who are riding high after a solid win against Team Liquid. Despite Team Spirit’s underdog status at TI10, niu expresses determination to give their best in the upcoming match.
LGD has showcased their resilience throughout the tournament, bouncing back from mediocre laning phases to secure victories. Azure Ray failed to capitalize on their early leads, allowing LGD to dominate with their late-game team compositions.
Tomorrow’s upper bracket final against Team Spirit will be a tougher test for LGD, but their impressive performance today makes them a formidable opponent. Meanwhile, the veterans of LGD will need to overcome BetBoom, Team Spirit’s regional partners, to avoid elimination from TI 2023.
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