Introduction: The S15 season has officially begun, and I believe most players have been following the recent competitions closely. The third phase of matches in the LCK region has started, showcasing the highly anticipated top-tier clashes that have been occurring back-to-back. The match between Gen and T1 teams has garnered the attention of all players, with T1 eventually triumphing over Gen with a score of 2 to 1, bringing their winning streak to an end. However, in this match, Gen also executed a perfect team fight coordination, making it arguably one of the most spectacular team fights in recent years. It seems that it will be challenging for any team in the S15 season to replicate such flawless coordination.
Most players are likely quite familiar with the Gen team, as they have been long-time rivals in the LPL region. Their overall popularity and intensity have been very high in recent years, especially this season. Starting from the second phase, their performance has been outstanding, and they achieved two championships with an undefeated record at the subsequent World Championship. Upon returning to the LCK region, they easily defeated HLE, breaking the 26-game winning streak set by T1. They have rightfully become the strongest team in the world in terms of consecutive victories. It was expected that their winning streak would continue, but who could have imagined that T1 would crush them in their first match back, successfully ending Gen's streak with a score of 2 to 1.
Although the GEN team lost this match, they delivered an unforgettable play during the first game that all players will remember. This team fight can be regarded as one of the most spectacular perfect collaborations in recent years, instantly melting T1's five players. Let's take a look at the team fight that occurred at the 22-minute mark of the first game, where there was already a slight economic gap, but the team fight was still manageable, with T1 having an advantage in the dragon pit. In the river near the dragon pit, T1 gathered all their strength, aiming to eliminate Gen's Gwen swiftly. However, with vision available, Orianna caught five of them with her ultimate. Subsequently, Bard followed up with his ultimate, trapping all six players.
Then came the harvesting phase of the perfect team fight, with Jhin positioned far away, ready to snipe, and the jungle Monkey seizing the opportunity to flash in and create chaos. The control chain left T1's five players with no room to maneuver. After the team fight, T1's Rumble dealt 1399 damage, Vi 148, Annie 665, Jayce 191, and Neeko 496. In contrast, Gen's Orianna single-handedly dealt 5323 damage. That said, it's worth noting that Gen performed admirably in the first game, but T1 also showcased exceptional skills in the subsequent matches, particularly in the final game, where they completely overwhelmed Gen in the first ten minutes. Ruler probably didn't expect to end up with a 0-6 scoreline.
After the match, T1's players were very excited, even stating that this is T1's home ground. Just after breaking T1's 26-game winning streak, they faced such a severe penalty. It's uncertain how the Gen players feel, but from the comments on Korean forums, many LCK fans still have faith in Gen. No team can maintain a good state indefinitely, and Gen is no exception. Previous matches have already proven their form and strength, and losing a match can help them identify areas for improvement, allowing them to release the pressure from before.
It must be acknowledged that Chovy has grown at an astonishing rate this year. Although he lost to Faker in this match, his skills and awareness are definitely top-tier. If he can secure the championship at this season's World Championship, his position as the successor to Lee will be unshakeable. Orianna's ultimate during that team fight was indeed a sight to behold, and it seems unlikely that any team this season will be able to replicate such a team fight.
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