Category Archives: Analysis and Opinion

Academy All-Stars: Summer 2020, Top Lane

As we catch our breath for a few weeks in the lead-up to the World Championships, I’m looking back at the LCS Academy Summer split to highlight some of the strongest performers in each position. Position by position, I’ll discuss two All Star selections and then briefly identify a couple of other players who are worth keeping your eyes on.

Today, the focus is on the Top lane. Continue reading Academy All-Stars: Summer 2020, Top Lane

LCS Finals Weekend Preview

Three teams remain in the battle for the LCS Summer 2020 title. On Saturday, TSM and Team Liquid will play for a spot in the Final against FlyQuest on Sunday.

Since the schedule is so tight for the last two matches, I’m going to do something a little different with this preview and cover everything in one piece. First I’ll break down my expectations for TSM vs. TL, and then I’ll spend some time discussing FlyQuest and how they’ll need to prepare and play against either opponent.

The TSM vs. TL preview starts immediately below, but you can also jump straight to the FlyQuest section if that’s what you’re most interested in.

TSM vs. Team Liquid

Win Conditions

TSM

  • Keep playing a strong top side
  • Get Bjergsen moving

Team Liquid

  • Win the bottom lane
  • Clean up dragon fight setups

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