TSM Takes 3-1 Victory over C9 in North American Spring Split
TSM secured their first-place position in the North American Spring split with an impressive 3-1 victory over C9. The outcome of the games was determined by various factors such as individual skill, team coordination, and the pick and ban phases. In this article, we will focus on the pick and ban phases, compare the performances of the two teams, and discuss potential champion choices that could have given them a greater chance of winning.
Game 1: Defending the Late-Game
TSM’s pick and ban phase started with bans on Rumble and Thresh, while C9 banned Vladimir and Hecarim. TSM chose Gragas as their first pick, to which C9 responded with Maokai and Urgot. TSM continued with Lulu and Nami, while C9 chose Sejuani and Braum. TSM finished their picks with Ahri and Jinx, while C9 picked Sivir.
Despite C9 winning this game, it was not due to a compositional advantage. C9 struggled to find an advantage until they managed to land a miraculous Glacial Prison with Sejuani, which resulted in winning a team fight and securing Baron. Even after losing the team fight and Baron, TSM still had a good chance of winning if they hadn’t made a rotational mistake by giving up an uncontested inhibitor and turret. Overall, the pick and ban phase of Game 1 can be considered a draw.
Game 2: TSM’s Dominant Performance
C9’s pick and ban phase began with bans on Thresh, Janna, and Urgot, while TSM banned Rumble. C9 picked Gragas, Sion, and Sejuani, while TSM picked Corki, Maokai, and Kalista. C9 finished their picks with Kennen and Lucian, while TSM picked Morgana and Kog’Maw.
In this game, TSM clearly won the pick and ban phase. They secured strong mid-game poke potential with Corki and Kog’Maw, while C9 lacked the wave-clear to counter their strategy. Although C9 had great shot-calling and rotational plays, TSM had a significant advantage in laning phase and the ability to neutralize C9’s siege attempts. Therefore, the pick and ban phase of Game 2 can be considered a victory for TSM.
Game 3: Balanced Compositions
C9’s pick and ban phase started with bans on Rumble, Thresh, and Vladimir, while TSM banned Hecarim. C9 picked Nautilus, Maokai, Vi, Zac, Sivir, and Zed, while TSM picked Sion, Gragas, Cho’Gath, Kalista, and Kennen.
Neither team had a significant advantage in the pick and ban phase of Game 3. Both teams had decent play-making potential in the mid-game and had a good chance of winning. However, TSM pressured Hai into playing Lulu, which he was not comfortable with, resulting in a victory for TSM.
Game 4: TSM’s Early Game Advantage
C9’s pick and ban phase started with bans on Thresh, Urgot, and Gragas, while TSM banned Rumble. C9 picked Nautilus, Maokai, Vi, Zac, Sivir, and Vladimir, while TSM picked Mokai, Vi, Cho’Gath, Kalista, and Kennen.
TSM had a clear advantage in the pick and ban phase of Game 4. They secured winning lanes and strong engage potential, while C9 picked champions that would struggle in the laning phase. Although C9 had a chance to win if they avoided an early-game deficit, TSM’s advantage in the laning phase allowed them to snowball and win the game.
Conclusion: TSM’s Superior Pick and Ban Phases
Overall, TSM outperformed C9 in the pick and ban phases in 3 out of 4 games. Their superior draft allowed them to have an advantage before the game even started. It will be interesting to see how TSM continues to perform in the pick and ban phase in the upcoming MSI.
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