Pro Players Discussion - Series Against TI & LCS Match Analysis

Key Moments from Series Against TI

• JoJo's criticism: "was called out for poor vision control, roaming, and timing R for Tempo."
• Impact took over with Lucian top against Victor; showed strong map control.
• JoJo played better in finals, running the server with more proactive plays.

LCS Current State

Pro Players Discussion

• LCS had fewer games this week; many were sweeps.
• Teams' standings:
  • Team Liquid only team to take a game off Fly Quest.
• Inspired discussed Fly Quest's consistency and their win against DIG.

Individual Player Performances

Inspired:

• Confident in Fly Quest's superiority over DIG.
• Mentioned teams like DIG trying to gain favor, ended up performing poorly.
• Highlighted the difference in team dynamics and preparation.

Players on Improvement

• Improvement due to better team coherence
• Better vision game and better use of Tempo across all players.
• API mentioned the impact of International stage experience on performance.

Challenges and Improvements

• Talked on how some teams need better syncing of actions, focus, and coordination.
• Notable mention of TL's strong vision control, both jungle and support partnerships.
• Shared how scrims and match strategies play a major role in overall performance.

Meta Analysis

AP Jungle Meta discussed

• Advantage of AP Junglers in early game dominance.
• Zeri and other tank junglers mentioned as having strong kit and presence.

Tempo and Macro Play

• Dictating tempo and resetting after plays discussed as crucial for maintaining the advantage.
• Metagame influences decisions and playstyles.

Best of Threes Format

Preferences for the Best of Threes:

• Positive experiences emphasized, feels like mini playoffs.
• Spend week preparing for one opponent beneficial for team coordination and strategy.
• Less probability for upsets, consistent performance.

Challenges with the Best of Threes:

• Having to always be ready shifts overall team mindset and strategy.

Team Strengths and Weaknesses

• Fly Quest's perceived strengths in punishing mistakes and maintaining tempo.
• TL's aggressive playstyle maintaining control and vision.
• Compared styles of winning lanes and subsequent map control between teams.

Closing Discussions

• Break plans for top teams:
  • TL players preparing for Saudi competition, some teams prioritizing scrims.
• Notable gap between top and bottom teams discussed.

Fun Moments

• Soccer games among staff and players.
• Impact's iconic 'hot garbage' criticism remembered.
• Appreciation for impactful teammates and mentoring.

Conclusion

• Excitement for upcoming matches and improvement.
• Looking forward to the return after the break on July 20th.
• Impact's legacy and influence highlighted.
• Summary ends with the note on future trends to watch for in LCS.