It's possible, but neither team performed well in Stage 2 so it's worth the risk for them.

Makes sense, guess it was the way they phrased it that confused me. Thanks!

Why was the third map picked by the “organizer”? The C9 v NRG match followed normal pick and ban rules.

Glad I’m not the only boomer here who remembers that

I don't get it, they'd have no problem selling ads for these games. It's like they don't want money.

My knowledge of this may be outdated, I just know it used to be the case for Valve sponsored Dota 2 events like The International.

What are Riot's rules on replacing placers for teams that have already qualified for a major event like this? Valve would make them re-qualify.

Safe to say Subroza has his mojo back

What an incredible comeback on split. Really glad I tuned in.

this is a good match

I think he makes some good points here. Riot has to make sure the casual and semi-pro player base stays engaged for the pro scene, and the game as a whole, to grow.

VS still haven't dropped a match I believe right?

Not all of those changes are coming in 2021, the first three bullet points on your list are coming in the Act 3 update next week.