JD Gaming Defeats Top Esports to Claim Second LPL Title
JD Gaming emerged victorious in a thrilling domestic final against Top Esports, securing their second LPL title. Both teams had previously split the titles in the 2020 season, making this rematch highly anticipated. JDG’s win over Top Esports marked their second victory in just one week, following a dramatic reverse sweep in the regular season summer championship.
Top Esports’ Struggles and Fails to Claim Victory
Top Esports faced their second five-game finals loss of 2022, despite superstar AD carry JackeyLove’s standout performances. JackeyLove’s playstyle has been consistent for the past 10 splits in the LPL, showcasing his individual brilliance. However, Top Esports made some mistakes throughout the series, leading to their defeat.
JDG’s Strategic Advantage and Dominance
JDG, having entered the grand finals through the upper bracket, had the advantage of choosing the blue side. This turned out to be a significant advantage, as the team on the blue side won every game in the series. JDG capitalized on this strategic advantage and displayed strong dominance in their gameplay.
A Recap of the Intense Series
The series consisted of five closely contested games, with each team showcasing their strengths. JDG’s top laner, 369, and TES mid laner, knight, had intense matchups throughout their careers. JDG’s off-meta picks, coupled with the stellar performance of their young bottom lane, played a pivotal role in their victory.
Top Esports made some unconventional decisions in their roster selection for the finals, which raised eyebrows among fans. Despite their efforts, they fell short in securing the victory.
JDG’s strong performance in game one set the tone for the series, and they continued to build on their advantage in subsequent games. However, Top Esports fought back in games three and four, showcasing their resilience. The final game was a tense affair, with both teams giving their all. Ultimately, JDG secured the win with a game-ending pick onto JackeyLove.
Both Top Esports and JDG have earned direct qualification for this year’s World Championship group stage as the LPL’s first and second seeds, respectively. Fans can look forward to more exciting matches from the Regional Finals, where four teams will battle it out for the remaining World Championship spots.
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