Cloud9 Dominates Golden Guardians in LCS Championship Lower Bracket
Cloud9’s performance in the 2021 LCS Championship lower bracket showed a remarkable improvement compared to their previous match against Team Liquid. Despite their victory over Golden Guardians, it is important to note that their true peak form is yet to be determined.
Impressive Moments from Every Cloud9 Player
Each member of Cloud9 demonstrated their skills and played at their highest level during the match, which was essential for their success.
Mid laner Perkz admitted to losing focus in their previous loss against Team Liquid, but he and the team were able to bounce back in this series.
Cloud9’s Draft Flexibility and Strategic Gameplay
Cloud9 displayed solid draft flexibility in their match against Golden Guardians, although they didn’t face significant challenges in that aspect. Blaber, unable to use his signature Olaf due to a ban, chose Trundle as an alternate champion. This choice proved effective as it aligned with his playstyle and offered similar benefits.
Vulcan’s Stellar Support Performance
Support player Vulcan’s mastery of Thresh showcased the level of play that top supports aspire to achieve. He consistently landed impactful hooks and orchestrated teamfights that complemented the team’s strategies. Even when playing defensively as Braum, Vulcan showcased patience and precision in crucial fights against Golden Guardians’ aggressive composition.
Cloud9’s Victories through Mid-game Teamfights
While their wins in games two and three were similarly one-sided, Cloud9 effectively secured these victories through mid-game teamfights, which were made possible by Blaber’s early Dragon control. Although Cloud9 isn’t known for exceptional solo lane plays, they must continue to outmaneuver opponents if they aspire to perform well in upcoming tournaments, such as Worlds.
Golden Guardians’ Ablazeolive’s Resilient Performance
Mid laner Ablazeolive showcased his talent and composure throughout the series, holding his own against Perkz, one of the greatest players in the game. Despite facing adversity, Ablazeolive maintained farm parity and made key contributions to teamfights, managing to prevent Cloud9 from snowballing their leads.
Next Steps for Cloud9
Cloud9 is set to face the loser of the match between 100 Thieves and Evil Geniuses in the next round of the losers bracket on Aug. 19.
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