In the LPL's third matchpoint group, the first round of the round-robin tournament has entered its second week. TT from the Nirvana group, after their initial loss to EDG, has followed up with victories over LNG and UP, securing two consecutive wins. At present, three teams in the Nirvana group have accumulated two points, with EDG and NIP both at 2-0. With the race for the top four spots, these three teams appear to be in a solid position, while the other three—UP and LNG face bleak prospects, and LGD has a strong opportunity.

On the same day, the summit group match featured a showdown between IG and JDG. After JDG made a roster change, they suffered a complete shutout by IG. This year, in three segments, JDG has yet to win against IG, suggesting a bit of a mismatch. After defeating JDG, IG has now secured two consecutive victories. Although their overall performance is similar to WBG, their minor points exceed Weibo's by three, temporarily placing them second on the leaderboard. If this continues, they have a shot at the World Championship.

IG's decision to swap junglers during the transfer period sparked some controversy. However, based on the results of the last two matches, it can only be said that Wei was right. In the first game against JDG, Wei assisted the mid-lane early on, helped secure first blood in the bot lane, and aggressively invaded the enemy jungle. During team fights, he positioned well, allowing all three carries to have perfect opportunities to deal damage. IG dominated the team fights, repeatedly wiping out JDG, and Wei earned the MVP title with a score of 6-0-11.

In the second game, Wei's Jarvan lost momentum early on, and by 18 minutes, he was still at 0-0-0. Just when everyone thought he was revealing his true self, in the third dragon fight, Wei's ultimate caught three enemies, helping IG achieve a flawless 0-for-4 trade. This marked the turning point for IG, who had been at a disadvantage. In subsequent team fights, Wei and Meiko pushed forward, and the two carries delivered relentless damage, ending the game with Wei's score at 2-2-20.

IG had a total of 23 kills, with 22 of them involving Wei. This participation rate is nothing short of astonishing. In the second game, there was no doubt he would again claim MVP. In this new segment, IG has only played three BO3 matches, yet Wei has already earned three MVPs, tying for first place on the leaderboard with JKL. Through his performance in this match, Wei demonstrated his strength, proving that during his time at BLG, it was truly not a jungle issue.

Initially, IG fans were somewhat resistant to the news of Wei's joining. However, after his consecutive MVPs leading the team to victory, he has won over the fans. The management's vision was correct; Wei fits well with IG, and the changes he has brought are significant. Rookie in the mid-lane has improved greatly with help in ganks and crowd control, showing more confidence in his plays, reminiscent of his peak form. He is likely to continue improving as the season progresses.

It's not just Rookie who has changed; the support Meiko has also been in top form lately. Without the need to focus on shot-calling, Meiko can dedicate his efforts to mechanics and initiating fights. The previous frequent "highlight reel" moments have become increasingly rare. Perhaps the presence of his former teammates has triggered a boost, as he has performed exceptionally well in recent matches. Although TheShy receives little attention, he no longer needs to initiate fights and can focus on dealing damage from the backline.

One person has transformed three teammates; Wei truly meshes well with IG. During the post-match interview, he nearly shed tears, struggling to articulate his feelings. It’s evident that he faced considerable hardship during his time at BLG. When BLG was winning and Beichuan was performing well, Wei never placed blame. This time, he finally feels vindicated. If he can lead the team to defeat BLG on the 30th, there should be no further doubts.

Conclusion:

After defeating JDG, everyone jokingly remarked: with such a strong jungler, if he were to join BLG to form an all-Chinese lineup, winning the World Championship this year would be a possibility. This clearly acknowledges Wei's strength while also questioning the performance of BLG's three carries. If Beichuan and Shadow at BLG fail to deliver results moving forward, it would indeed not be a jungle issue.

So, what do you all think of Wei's performance?

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