BLG suffered a shocking comeback defeat by IG! Shadow admitted: Our late-game decisions and resource management are getting worse.

In the third stage of the LPL, BLG and IG played a full BO3 series, with IG coming back to win 2-1. Both the first and third games saw BLG lose their lead, raising a lot of debate.

Many fans were furious after the match, saying: BLG has thrown away too many games this season where they were ahead! Their discipline is just too poor, and that's why they missed out on last year's championship! Some fans also criticized the players: The double carries have thrown too many games, the jungler doesn't contest the dragon, randomly wastes ultimates, and keeps underperforming—how can anyone defend this?

LPL commentators Guan Zeyuan and Cat also discussed why BLG lost. They felt: BLG had a huge advantage early on and looked set to win. In the final fight, Bin’s Renekton really shouldn’t have dashed in; that move not only interrupted his combo but also broke up BLG’s formation. BLG made too many mistakes again, and it seems they often build big early leads but then end up being chased down by IG as the game goes on.

During the post-match interview with the losing team, Shadow commented: We had a significant lead in the early and mid game, but our decision-making in the late game was poor.

BLG’s coach bigwei also mentioned in an interview: We spent two sessions preparing for the match against IG. Both the coaching staff and players worked hard, but we couldn’t execute what we prepared during the actual games.

When asked about their late-game decisions and resource management, Shadow admitted: We’ve been getting worse in both areas, but we’ll keep working hard to improve.

Honestly, this comeback was totally unexpected, but since BLG was involved, it kind of makes sense. BLG has thrown away a lot of leads recently, often losing games after giving up objectives like dragons. This match was no different. IG, on the other hand, has been looking strong lately, especially in teamfights and coordination, and their ability to seize opportunities is impressive. In terms of late-game macro, IG is currently ahead of BLG. Whether BLG’s honeymoon phase is really over or their macro play is just falling apart, if this continues, they’ll struggle against top teams going forward. It seems like the players’ mentality is off, and the coaching staff needs to address this quickly, or the upcoming playoffs will be even tougher.

IG now demonstrates very strong macro play, managing to stay calm and keep looking for chances even when behind—a quality rarely seen in the old IG, who would either win easily or crumble when losing. These recent matches show real resilience, which is a hallmark of a top team. IG’s biggest issue remains their drafts; they often pick risky, unconventional lineups. While they can still win, it’s a huge gamble. If their drafting becomes more stable, fans would be much more reassured.

So, what are your thoughts on this match? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments section below.