Team Liquid Advance to NA LCS Grand Finals

We’re down to the wire in the NA LCS, with only the third-place match and the Grand Finals remaining. The semifinal match today between Team Liquid and 100 Thieves proved to be an excellent cap to an outstanding playoffs so far, with both teams putting forth a valiant effort to secure a spot on the grand stage. here’s a brief breakdown of the series.

Match One

The first match saw 100 Thieves getting off to a brilliant start in this series, showcasing their dominance in objective control as they built a massive lead early on. Team Liquid certainly seemed a little lackluster in this particular clash, only managing a few kills and objectives while 100 Thieves ran the rest of the map.

Match Two

The second match saw both teams remain fairly even for much of the game, though that was never going to remain the case for long. While objective control was the main priority, Team Liquid also prioritized getting kills to try and keep 100 Thieves away from valuable objectives, before finally showcasing the strength they had displayed during the regular split and securing victory.

Match Three

This match was much more one-sided than the previous game, with Team Liquid once again demonstrating their superior map control. While 100 Thieves were able to secure several objectives and kills, they paled in comparison to the war chest that Team Liquid acquired, shutting this match down relatively quickly as they set up match point and looked to end the series.

Match Four

The final match of the series once again showcased how Team Liquid had come to be the defending NA LCS champions. the longer the match went for, the less it seemed that 100 Thieves had a plan of action, with Team Liquid seeming to block them out from all avenues of attack. By the time the match ended, there could be no doubt as to which team was superior in this clash.

With their victory today, Team Liquid will go on to defend their NA LCS championship title against Cloud9 next weekend. For more on when that match will take place, check out the official schedule, here, and for more League of Legends action, check out the results from yesterdays games, here.