ppl have been talking about the disappointments but I think there have also been some surprisingly strong performances that I have not expected to see.
1 - EDG Haodong - This guy has been out of form for eons and was their worst performing player, and now it feels like he can solo win them series (Bind vs PRX). Guy is a deagle demon and definitely has proven himself despite some of the rest of his team losing form.
2 - FPX Life - Guy has been an incredibly hit or miss player ever since EDG but rn he’s on fire. Being #9 rating with a team that has yet to win a map is kinda crazy and ya gotta respect the guy for his abilities to carry his team.
3 - TH Riens - Almost everyone was worried he would become an onliner transitioning from playing in Turkey to LAN, but it’s been the exact opposite. This guy is on a heater and his aim and utility are some of the best in this entire tournament. When him and wo0t play together i’m sure they’ll become an incredibly formidable duo.
4 - KC Sh1n - How is this guy STILL so fucking good. This guy was insane during the playoffs in EMEA and he’s kept his form to now. He has been so clutch for his team and always seems to be reliable with his utility and fragging power. Unfathomable he was on the 10th place team last year.
5 - PRX Forsaken - He’s always been incredible, no doubt about that. But his form looked shaky during pacific and he seems to have (so far) been the only member of his team to really step up this event. He also now holds the first ever 1v5 ace on an international stage which says everything you need to know about this demon, i just hope his team shows up this series and it isn’t a blowout.
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