In the last weeks of the 2024 LCK LCK group stage, the current matches only carry most of the procedural factors for the teams that were sure to continue. Because, the position of T1 and Gen.G is almost “inviolable”. Meanwhile, names like Hanwha Life Esports, KT Rolster or other Dplus will probably also have its own tactical calculations to avoid being “revealed” when entering the playoffs. Perhaps there is only excitement in the middle group when there is still the last capacity to play the playoffs to compete.
The remaining matches of the group stage are not much important for the teams that have been sure to play the playoffs like T1
However, not so that T1's matches are reduced, especially for opponents who may face T1 again in the playoffs round that recently DK. Although the opponent has weakened a lot, it is undeniable that there have been times in the match T1 really have a little difficulty. Even so, all have been resolved and again since Worlds 2021, DK cannot seek victory against a full T1 team.
But winning against strong opponents like DK is also a mental stimulant, especially after T1 has just lost to the white gene.
After the match, coach Kkoma affirmed extremely confident: “If we see Gen.G again, we can win.”. Perhaps many viewers still remember, a few days ago, T1 had a defeat “salt face” in front of the defending champion LCK. In that match, a T1 with a series of 12 unbeaten matches could not have a defeated network in game 1. In game 2, they left Gen.G to regain the advantage after only a fight near Baron and finally lost the final with a score of 0-2.
Coach Kkoma confidently confirmed that T1 would be able to win if he saw Gen.g again
Coach Kkoma's statement may only be “mentally”. Because DK cannot be a competitor compared to Gen.G at the present time. Not to mention, DK recently, despite having many good skilled players, Showmaker is not a true leader. In addition, the performance and experience of the Gen players.
T1 lost to Gen.G in the most recent confrontation
But it is likely to enter an important stage T1 will play with higher performance and determination. Especially when in 2 different branches, the possibility of T1 encountered gene face. And people definitely want to witness a super classic match worthy than the second leg of the group full of boring recently.