Introduction: The S15 season matches have officially started, and most players have been paying attention to the recent clashes. The competitions across major regions have been extremely intense. The second-round matchup between T1 and Gen.G attracted widespread attention online. It was expected they would continue their previous form, but surprisingly Gen.G showed better momentum. As a veteran, Ruler completely crushed Little Lu Bu in all three games. Except for Faker in the mid lane, the other four T1 members showed significant inconsistency. Could it be that the summer T1 team is finally arriving? After securing a pentakill, Ruler displayed the JDG team's emblem, showing his fondness for JDG. Faker’s clutch Orianna TP also shocked all the players.

Ruler’s pentakill and JDG emblem reveal

Most players are quite familiar with Gen.G, a top-tier team from the LCK region. This season, their overall performance has been outstanding. After recalling veteran Ruler, Gen.G surged ahead, achieving over 20 consecutive wins in the second split, breaking SKT’s previous record. Although they lost once to T1 after the third split began, their overall form and rhythm remained very stable. They secured first place in the LCK regular season early and advanced to the playoffs. The second-round clash with T1 drew massive attention online as it would determine T1’s ranking.

It was expected to be an exciting match, but it turned into a one-sided domination. Gen.G defeated T1 2-1, with T1’s performance in the decider being very poor. In the first game, Gen.G gained an early advantage through their bottom lane, taking control. At 18 minutes, T1’s tower push gave Gen.G an opportunity, leading to a counterattack that resulted in a zero-for-four exchange, greatly expanding their lead. It seemed Gen.G would seize the chance to fully open the gap. Unexpectedly, Faker’s brilliant Orianna TP not only secured the Elder Dragon but also led to a three-for-three teamfight. Eventually, T1 capitalized on Chovy’s fatal isolation and destroyed the base to claim the first game victory.

Similarly, in the second game, Gen.G’s bottom lane again secured a huge advantage, winning a zero-for-three teamfight early in the jungle. This time, Gen.G gave T1 very little room to operate. Continuous teamfights further increased their lead. At 20 minutes, Ruler’s Seraphine exploded with a pentakill and showed the JDG emblem at the moment of the team wipe. Although it was system-set, it still demonstrated his feelings for that team. The second game ended easily at 23 minutes. In the third game, the bottom lane again gained early dominance, with Ruler completely outplaying Little Lu Bu in laning. Afterward, T1’s gameplay completely fell apart, with their top, bottom, and jungle repeatedly breached. At 32 minutes, Gen.G completed a comeback from behind to defeat T1 2-1.

Although T1 lost this match, Faker’s rating was very high. Across all three games, his overall form was flawless. The major issues were with his teammates’ mistakes. Moreover, his clutch Orianna play in the first game surprised many fans. When almost all teammates were down, a low-health Faker had already left the battlefield but then TP’d back to the center, securing the crucial Elder Dragon and killing enemy heroes. Without this play, T1 might have been swept 2-0.

Farewell thoughts

The LCK matches remain very thrilling, and judging by the current overall intensity, LPL teams will find it very difficult to gain an advantage against them. The tense and fierce playoffs are about to start. Since T1 lost to Gen.G, they are now ranked third in LCK, meaning they must play one more round than HLE. For strong teams, this is a good chance to practice early.

What do you all think about this situation?