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LCK Week 3, Analyzing Nongshim's Rebound and KT's Winning StreakIn Week 3 of the LCK, Nongshim broke their losing streak against FearX and made a comeback. Meanwhile, KT secured a hard-fought victory against DK, continuing their undefeated run. Let's dive into the key highlights of this week through each team's performance and coach's comments.
1. 🎮 Nongshim Escapes Losing Streak and Makes a Comeback Against FearX
· After a perfect Week 1 followed by a complete sweep in Week 2, Nongshim faltered but managed to break their losing streak with a decisive 2:0 victory against FearX, laying the groundwork for a comeback.
· In the first game, Nongshim seemed to be on the back foot early against FearX's momentum, but a major win in the bottom lane turned the tide. They gained the upper hand in macro play and team fights, leveraging the destructive power of their Yuumi and Nilah composition to secure the win.
· Nongshim dominated the second game from the start, snowballing their lead and controlling the match. FearX struggled with their composition's limitations, ultimately succumbing to a complete defeat.
· Nongshim's coach, Choi In-kyu, acknowledged that despite having advantages in the early to mid-game of both sets, they made some macro mistakes that made the wins difficult. However, he deemed it a meaningful victory that capitalized on the champions' strengths. He also attributed their previous losing streak to misjudging opponents and insufficient strategic planning, stating they focused on improving their champions' strengths and weaknesses.
· In the first game, Nongshim seemed to be on the back foot early against FearX's momentum, but a major win in the bottom lane turned the tide. They gained the upper hand in macro play and team fights, leveraging the destructive power of their Yuumi and Nilah composition to secure the win.
· Nongshim dominated the second game from the start, snowballing their lead and controlling the match. FearX struggled with their composition's limitations, ultimately succumbing to a complete defeat.
· Nongshim's coach, Choi In-kyu, acknowledged that despite having advantages in the early to mid-game of both sets, they made some macro mistakes that made the wins difficult. However, he deemed it a meaningful victory that capitalized on the champions' strengths. He also attributed their previous losing streak to misjudging opponents and insufficient strategic planning, stating they focused on improving their champions' strengths and weaknesses.
00:00 - 01:41
1. 🎮 Nongshim Escapes Losing Streak and Makes a Comeback Against FearX
· After a perfect Week 1 followed by a complete sweep in Week 2, Nongshim faltered but managed to break their losing streak with a decisive 2:0 victory against FearX, laying the groundwork for a comeback.
· In the first game, Nongshim seemed to be on the back foot early against FearX's momentum, but a major win in the bottom lane turned the tide. They gained the upper hand in macro play and team fights, leveraging the destructive power of their Yuumi and Nilah composition to secure the win.
· Nongshim dominated the second game from the start, snowballing their lead and controlling the match. FearX struggled with their composition's limitations, ultimately succumbing to a complete defeat.
· Nongshim's coach, Choi In-kyu, acknowledged that despite having advantages in the early to mid-game of both sets, they made some macro mistakes that made the wins difficult. However, he deemed it a meaningful victory that capitalized on the champions' strengths. He also attributed their previous losing streak to misjudging opponents and insufficient strategic planning, stating they focused on improving their champions' strengths and weaknesses.
· In the first game, Nongshim seemed to be on the back foot early against FearX's momentum, but a major win in the bottom lane turned the tide. They gained the upper hand in macro play and team fights, leveraging the destructive power of their Yuumi and Nilah composition to secure the win.
· Nongshim dominated the second game from the start, snowballing their lead and controlling the match. FearX struggled with their composition's limitations, ultimately succumbing to a complete defeat.
· Nongshim's coach, Choi In-kyu, acknowledged that despite having advantages in the early to mid-game of both sets, they made some macro mistakes that made the wins difficult. However, he deemed it a meaningful victory that capitalized on the champions' strengths. He also attributed their previous losing streak to misjudging opponents and insufficient strategic planning, stating they focused on improving their champions' strengths and weaknesses.
01:42 - 04:44
2. 🎮 FearX Suffers a Complete Defeat Against Nongshim, Showing Disappointing Performance
· FearX experienced a disappointing performance, falling to Nongshim in a swift defeat that lasted less than an hour.
· With key players like Diable and Kellin, who usually serve as the team's stable pillars, struggling, FearX failed to showcase their strengths and identity. They crumbled under a dispirited momentum, falling into a predictable pattern of defeat.
· Coach Park Jun-seok expressed disappointment that their prepared strategies didn't translate well in-game, attributing the snowballing effect to early mistakes. He specifically pointed to a major team fight in the mid lane during the second game as the primary cause of their loss.
· Regarding the decision to start Daystar, he explained that Daystar is a stable player, which led to his selection.
· With key players like Diable and Kellin, who usually serve as the team's stable pillars, struggling, FearX failed to showcase their strengths and identity. They crumbled under a dispirited momentum, falling into a predictable pattern of defeat.
· Coach Park Jun-seok expressed disappointment that their prepared strategies didn't translate well in-game, attributing the snowballing effect to early mistakes. He specifically pointed to a major team fight in the mid lane during the second game as the primary cause of their loss.
· Regarding the decision to start Daystar, he explained that Daystar is a stable player, which led to his selection.
04:45 - 06:36
3. 🏆 KT Defeats DK to Continue Their Perfect Season
· KT, who had been on a dominant undefeated streak since the start of the season, continued their run by narrowly defeating DK 2:1 in a fierce battle.
· The first game began with KT scoring points by predicting DK's invade. However, DK secured the win with overwhelming performance after mistakes in DK's dive and Lucid's Baron steal leading to a backdoor attempt.
· In the second game, KT found themselves in a completely disadvantageous situation early on. However, through DK's mistakes and a chaotic back-and-forth, KT secured the Dragon Soul and, after Lucid's Baron steal, prevented a backdoor attempt, leveling the set score.
· In the crucial third game, KT was pushed back in all lanes early. However, Siwoo's counter-attack, ShowMaker giving up the bounty gold, and Chovy's risky plays shifted the momentum in KT's favor. Ultimately, KT seized the opportunity and destroyed the Nexus in 45 minutes to secure the victory.
· KT's coach, Cho Dong-hyun, stated that while DK played well, KT matched their performance. He acknowledged DK's improved form after defeating Gen.G but emphasized that KT focused on their own team's development during practice. He concluded that they effectively dodged DK's threats in the third game and had a superior late-game composition.
· The first game began with KT scoring points by predicting DK's invade. However, DK secured the win with overwhelming performance after mistakes in DK's dive and Lucid's Baron steal leading to a backdoor attempt.
· In the second game, KT found themselves in a completely disadvantageous situation early on. However, through DK's mistakes and a chaotic back-and-forth, KT secured the Dragon Soul and, after Lucid's Baron steal, prevented a backdoor attempt, leveling the set score.
· In the crucial third game, KT was pushed back in all lanes early. However, Siwoo's counter-attack, ShowMaker giving up the bounty gold, and Chovy's risky plays shifted the momentum in KT's favor. Ultimately, KT seized the opportunity and destroyed the Nexus in 45 minutes to secure the victory.
· KT's coach, Cho Dong-hyun, stated that while DK played well, KT matched their performance. He acknowledged DK's improved form after defeating Gen.G but emphasized that KT focused on their own team's development during practice. He concluded that they effectively dodged DK's threats in the third game and had a superior late-game composition.
06:37 - 07:41
4. 🤔 DK Falls Short Against KT, Ending in Disappointing Defeat
· DK showed signs of improved performance but ultimately fell short against KT, resulting in a disappointing loss.
· While they secured a dominant victory in the first game, in the second game, despite being in a disadvantageous position, they showcased their signature playstyle until the end, leaving room for a comeback. However, they conceded openings in the mid-game, leading to their defeat.
· Coach Kim Dae-woo expressed regret over the loss, analyzing that the second game's composition was designed for tempo, but early mishaps and a lack of luck hindered their efforts. He felt the third game, which could have been won more easily, was lost due to the players making it more difficult for themselves.
· He assessed their performance objectively as good but added that as a team not solely composed of veterans, they need to turn this defeat into a positive learning experience.
· While they secured a dominant victory in the first game, in the second game, despite being in a disadvantageous position, they showcased their signature playstyle until the end, leaving room for a comeback. However, they conceded openings in the mid-game, leading to their defeat.
· Coach Kim Dae-woo expressed regret over the loss, analyzing that the second game's composition was designed for tempo, but early mishaps and a lack of luck hindered their efforts. He felt the third game, which could have been won more easily, was lost due to the players making it more difficult for themselves.
· He assessed their performance objectively as good but added that as a team not solely composed of veterans, they need to turn this defeat into a positive learning experience.