Cloud9 Advance to NA LCS Finals After Taking Down TSM

The battles between Cloud9 and TSM are always intense, as one of the biggest rivalries in the NA LCS once again came to a head today. Both teams have enjoyed their share of victories in the past, however TSM had previously seemed to have the upper hand in their engagements. This time, Cloud9 made full use of their enhanced seven-man roster to take down TSM and secure a spot in the NA LCS Finals next weekend. Here’s a brief breakdown of the series.

Match One

The first clash was a close battle, with neither team able to exert much of an advantage through the early game. Cloud9 seemed to have a small lead, however TSM were able to turn the match around with several team fight victories, ultimately claiming the first match in this series.

Match Two

The second match saw Cloud9 storm their way forward, eager to prove that the previous match was nothing more than a mistake. Dominating both objective control and team fights, Cloud9 were able to push TSM to the brink of defeat in a very short period of time, before back-to-back team fights sealed the deal and leveled out the score.

Match Three

The third battle was a back and forth struggle between these two teams, with Cloud9 looking to continue their momentum while TSM aimed to reverse their fortunes. This particular clash came down to the team fights, as it often does between these two teams, with TSM proving to have the advantage overall. Though Cloud9 put up a valiant effort, TSM were able to claim victory and set up match point for themselves.

Match Four

With everything on the line, Cloud9 opted to make player substitutions, swapping their jungler and mid-laner in an effort to gain a tactical advantage over TSM. It seemed to pay off in this match, with Cloud9 dominating the objectives and building a lead that TSM could not surpass. With their victory here, Cloud9 had ensured that the series would go the distance and be settled in game five.

Match Five

TSM seemed broken at this point, with Cloud9 running rings around them across the map. While both teams were capable of picking up individual kills, Cloud9 certainly ran the objectives in this clash, preventing TSM from gaining any advantages as they cruised to victory and a spot in the Grand Finals of the NA LCS.

With their victory here today, Cloud9 have knocked TSM out of the playoffs and secured themselves a spot in the Grand Finals next weekend. For more on when that match will be played, check out the official schedule, here, and for more League of Legends action, check out the early look at pre-season changes, here.