TSM Claim Third Place in NA LCS

The battle between 100 Thieves and TSM certainly went the distance, taking the full five games to find a resolution. Both teams put up an excellent fight, however in the end it was TSM who came out on top, earning better seeding in the upcoming NA LCS Gauntlet. Here’s a brief breakdown of the series.

Match One

The first match saw both teams take it easy in the beginning. While TSM made early plays for objectives, neither team was really prepared to commit to a fight without first testing the waters. When the battles finally came, it was 100 Thieves who came out on top, winning the clash that rocketed them to the lead and allowed them to close out the game.

Match Two

The second battle between these two teams saw 100 Thieves get off to a strong start in both kills and objectives. Despite their impressive start, 100 Thieves couldn’t quite put away TSM, and when TSM began their comeback, it didn’t take long for the former NA LCS Champions to regain control of the match and find victory.

Match Three

The third match once again saw 100 Thieves take charge early on. While TSM did put up a fight in the mid-game, they were unable to turn the tides quickly enough to prevent 100 Thieves from ultimately claiming victory. 100 Thieves now only needed one more victory to claim the series and their reputation in their inaugural season.

Match Four

The turnaround in this series came in the fourth match, as TSM showcased an extremely dominant performance. 100 Thieves simply could not keep up, only able to claim a single tower the entire match as they stared down a potential perfect game from TSM. With their victory, TSM had leveled out the score and set up an exciting game 5 showdown.

Match Five

The final match was a close one, with both teams putting forth excellent performances. 100 Thieves took the lead early on and seemed to dominate the match with their objective control, however TSM were able to turn the match around with an excellent engage that secured them the Baron buff. With their newfound power, TSM were able to turn the match around and ultimately secure victory, claiming third place in the NA LCS Summer Split.

TSM might have hoped for another Championship appearance, but their victory here today at least secures them a better position in the upcoming NA LCS Gauntlet. Depending on how the Grand Final match goes, 100 Thieves might yet be able to make an appearance at the World Championship. For more on when the Grand Final match will take place, check out the official schedule, here.

(Header image via TSM Twitter)