T1 squad achieves “huge” achievements
With the victory over Dplus KIA, T1 was able to continue their journey to the 2024 LCK Summer playoffs. Of course, this was not an easy match for Faker and his teammates as they still combined experimental picks and bans in the match, plus DK was also very determined on their journey. However, at the necessary time, names like Zeus or Gumayusi still knew how to shine to bring victory to T1. Their next opponent will be Hanwha Life Esports in the loser bracket finals. But for now, T1 has set a very special historical record.
Accordingly, T1's current ZOFGK lineup is the only one of the 3 teams still participating in the LCK Summer 2024 playoffs that always finishes the tournament they participate in at least top 3. Even Gen.G, who won the LCK 4 times in a row, also participated in a tournament but had to leave early or was outside the top 3 strongest teams (MSI 2023, CKTG 2023). As for HLE, they have only rebuilt their lineup according to the “all-star” policy since 2023. Before that, “Orange Gen.G” did not even have a chance to participate in international tournaments. In 2022 alone, they ranked last in the rankings after the group stage in both Spring and Summer.
Enough to dispel all doubts about T1?
T1 at the moment can even be said to be under as much doubt as they were in 2023 while T1 is still the reigning World Champion. In fact, T1's performance this season has been very unconvincing, if not weak. Even in the recent match against DK, T1's play in the first game made fans worried. But overall, T1's mission in that match was completed perfectly.
It can be said that T1 has entered the top 3 but they will still be doubted a lot, especially if they do not perform more positively in the upcoming rematch with HLE. But maybe T1 players have also learned from their own loss, as well as observed the HLE – Gen.G match to find a suitable countermeasure. And on a day when Faker and his teammates play at their best, perhaps HLE will not be able to stop T1 from entering the LCK finals as well as winning the second LCK spot to CKTG 2024.
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