February 23 (Vietnam time) will probably be a very special day for Vietnamese fans. Because, at LCK Spring 2024, after many days of disappointment, Oksavingsbank Brion ended a series of losses. More amazing, the opponent they won was Kwangdong Freecs – the team considered to be the “umbrella” of the tournament. But more specifically, at the VCS Spring 2024, after many days of unbeaten circuit, the Esports GAM was “shut down” with an unbelievable score of 0-2 before Team Secret. And perhaps everyone knows, TS is the former team of coach Archie – who has just returned to the yellow – black shirt in this season.
GAM has been cut off the unbeaten match
Of course, it will be difficult for any team to keep the long -term unbeaten circuit like T1 or GAM that has ever done in the past. Not to mention, this is only nearly half of VCS Spring 2024, so everything is still under control. However, the defeat of GAM has revealed many problems and one of them, which is pointed out by the audience and has been backlog for a long time: Gam has never been interested in the bottom line, and often deflected on the upper wing with the stable performance of Kiaya and Levi.
Many opinions revolves around the reason for the defeat and most of them are towards the bot pair
In fact, GAM has the best upper lane VCS today, which is no need to argue. Not to mention, this season, the gunner has been “Nerf” by Riot “Nerf” a lot. However, all the most powerful teams in the world today (T1, Gen.G, JD Gaming) have very stable BOT pairs. Even VCS, the names are and will be able to challenge GAM (Team Whales, Team Secret, Vikings Esports) have the under voltage stabilizers, especially in the gunner position.
GAM has a strong wing with Kiaya's stable performance
But that is what GAM lacks and makes the VCS champion's gameplay “one color”. Even no need for experts to know that GAM will put resources on the upper wing, and other positions in the weak position. And so, it is too easy for teams with equivalent qualifications to resolve. Typically TS in the last series. “Hide secretism” maximize other lines, accepting Hiro02 somewhat loses compared to Kiaya. But at the end of the game, Hiro02 even though KDA was extremely bad, still pushing the road effectively. While Kiaya, no matter how well cared for, is difficult to level the difference of other lanes, especially in the bottom line.
But in return, their lower wings were too weak as game 1, then Aphelios guarded Lucian about 50 first -stage parachuting soldiers
Not to mention, in the last series with TS, the defending champion VCS has generals that can be said to be weaker than the opponent's champion. Lucian is too easy to overcome while game 1, TS has Aphelios is a very strong Late general. As for game 2, Kalista is a champion that can pressure the opponent very early and can fight well even though there are not many equipment.
In game 2, Lucian has no way to fight with Kalista despite going with a familiar Duo Bot, Milio
In the current meta as well as the old play of GAM, the putting resources on the wing is completely accurate. But the problem lies, GAM is not having a pair of BOT that can really maintain a balance or level of difference in control. And then, no matter how good Kiaya or Levi, if meeting opponents like TS, winning is also extremely difficult.