Still about Dota 2 for this news. I'm sure many of you guys are aware of BTS Pro Series' and how many seasons were there from this tournament. Just to inform you guys that the organizer/production company, BTS(BeyondTheSummit) has ceased its operations. This is actually a bad news, with few production companies like them that have been in esports for 11 years, it's sad to see them go. No longer showcasing talents from small teams and aspiring players through their tournaments like the known BTS PRO Series.
News: Beyond The Summit Shuts Operations After 11 Years of Shaping Esports
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Anyway, lets spice things up for the upper bracket. Im going for 4 way accas for the upper bracket. Taking up some upset like SR to win over Team Spirit and Team Liquid to win 2 maps against Talon which is pretty good in group stage either. As for the other two, going with the favourite to win the game so nothing too wild there
Your multi looks solid for the most part, if there's a team that could ruin your bet it'll probably be Entity because EG went 4-0 against the EU teams (GG and Tundra) during the group stage.I'm playing it safe with Gladiators and Team Liquid @1.7 since i'm not that confident to include any of the teams that will be playing in the other series. BOL to our bets
There isn't one clear favorite to either groups, plus those teams that you think will do well doesn't seem to be doing anything relevant either.
Team Liquid is by far the heavy favourite to win this Major though. They are much better compared to all the leftover teams so yeah
Anyway, lets spice things up for the upper bracket. Im going for 4 way accas for the upper bracket. Taking up some upset like SR to win over Team Spirit and Team Liquid to win 2 maps against Talon which is pretty good in group stage either. As for the other two, going with the favourite to win the game so nothing too wild there
Continuation of ESL pro league matches on Wednesday. The BIG - Complexity match intrigues me. Both teams are at an equal level, both in terms of odds and games. Complexity seems to be doing better as they had good wins in the RMR qualifiers. It doesn't look like the squad is still in BIG, there have been a lot of trials, and it still doesn't seem like it's fully lined up. I think it'll gain complexity, maybe even win two maps so they don't have to play the decider.
The Lima Majors seem to be very chaotic. There isn't one clear favorite to either groups, plus those teams that you think will do well doesn't seem to be doing anything relevant either. Everything is chaotic and I love it. Makes betting even more exciting because you don't really anticipate anyone winning by a mile, just that most will usually end up in do or die games. I like what Liquid is doing, but to me they aren't that far ahead against other teams in their brackets but we'll see in the playoffs.
Well, the eliminated teams have been proclaimed already. The following teams are already taking an exit for this group stages.
- Execration
Totally cant believe that the winner of the SEA DPC is totally a trash in this major, they didnt win anything not even against EHOME the 2nd worst team in their bracket.
Well given the current statistic, it seems Team Liquid is probably going to win this Major. By far they are the best team not even just in their bracket but they havent lost to any team at all though. They havent lost against any team in DPC WEU and they havent lost in this group stage either, damn that total dominance right there
You're right that the crowd is cheering for Team Liquid and it's very obvious because on how they've been performing and it's always like a flawless victory on them.
Gaimin Gladiators is also a good team that's been consistent on the group stage.
Esl pro league action continues on Wednesday .Group b matches will start on Wednesday. I think Heroic, BIG, Furia and Mouz will win the first matches. The heavy favorite in this group is of course heroic. I have to mention that they have an incredible team play. They play really well and cooperate well. Furia and Mouz are also other strong teams. The upper bracket final is likely to be between furia and heroic. If so, heroic will be the winner again.
I am not very aware how the matches are lined in the playoffs,
You can visit the liquipedia page which is where everyone is checking out the matches.https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Lima_Major/2023
but I think there is a high chance that EG and Shopify will meet each other. Anyone excited to see these two teams fight each other?
Not really excited about that, I don't even think it's a rivalry since it's a normal thing for an organization to replace their roster and have it with another optimistic set of new players that they think shall raise their banner into a better place. The chance that these two teams will meet is if both of them advance to the upper bracket finals or if they go down to lower bracket semifinals.
Eternal fire unfortunately couldn't beat fnatic. If they had won this match they would have made the playoffs. Krimz's clutch round at 14-13 gave them the win. Xantares was pretty good this time, but the lack of igl in the team was obvious. Majer was a class act in this match. Too many unnecessary hands and rounds were given. The rotation and side holding at the beginning was very wrong. There was no reaction to this and the defeat could not be prevented.
That tiebreaker was unfortunate for Geek Slate and I think they had it coming after not banning Lina twice in a row. I wonder why did they leave her out there, I know that there's a chance for HR to pick another carry but they should've prioritized her at least on the second map. Well played to HR though, I didn't expect them to qualify after their rough start but surprisingly they recovered mid-way through and even came out on top against a decent team like Aster.
Anyone excited to see these two teams fight each other?
Only if it's confirmed as it'll depend on GG and TL since they have the opportunity to choose between the third and fourth-seed teams.
Team Aster won over Beastcoast in their tie breaker match. Beastcoast dropped to the Lower Bracket while Aster is now in the Upper Bracket. Group stage is now over and the rankings are settled. Both EG and Shopify Rebellion ended up third on their respective groups. I am not very aware how the matches are lined in the playoffs, but I think there is a high chance that EG and Shopify will meet each other. Anyone excited to see these two teams fight each other?
Here is the final ranking after the Group Stage:
Here is the final ranking after the Group Stage:
Eternal Fire won the first map, Inferno. Eternal fire was very effective in defense, especially Calyx triggered A side defense very well. EF did good attacking and defense in general, they are starting to play quite compactly on this map now. Xantares did quite well in the Overpass map, and if the match went to overtime, I can say it was thanks to him. At the moment, the match ended in an equal draw 15-15 on the Overpass map. I think EF will win in overtime and close the series here. But I want them to lose and play the decider map, the games of these two teams are very balanced.
Fnatic is really close to putting an end to this series. They are 5 rounds ahead of EF and are definitely putting on a lot of strain to Xantares and the gang. Krimz is doing a lot for Fnatic and it seems that there isn't any answer for his agression here on Nuke. Their CT setup seems impenetrable although we might see a repeat of Game 2 if EF pushed extremely hard and fight for the win.
Well, the eliminated teams have been proclaimed already. The following teams are already taking an exit for this group stages.
- Execration
Totally cant believe that the winner of the SEA DPC is totally a trash in this major, they didnt win anything not even against EHOME the 2nd worst team in their bracket.
Well given the current statistic, it seems Team Liquid is probably going to win this Major. By far they are the best team not even just in their bracket but they havent lost to any team at all though. They havent lost against any team in DPC WEU and they havent lost in this group stage either, damn that total dominance right there
Eternal Fire won the first map, Inferno. Eternal fire was very effective in defense, especially Calyx triggered A side defense very well. EF did good attacking and defense in general, they are starting to play quite compactly on this map now. Xantares did quite well in the Overpass map, and if the match went to overtime, I can say it was thanks to him. At the moment, the match ended in an equal draw 15-15 on the Overpass map. I think EF will win in overtime and close the series here. But I want them to lose and play the decider map, the games of these two teams are very balanced.
I'm happy Geek managed to steal a map out of Liquid. That paid for my lack of sleep by staying overtime with the games. I believe they can enter the upper bracket as their last games are manageable but they need to focus and not choke their chances.
Yeah, they've snatched one win against Team Liquid and their first win was really convincing on how great they were.But on the 2nd game, I think that they've been outdrafted and at the same time, they've been outplayed. Nisha stood out with his TA and how quick the farm he has made.
It's a good learning experience for the Geek since Team Liquid is one of the most desirable teams to be beaten out because they really are considerably a strong team.
Just as we thought that Geek will gain experience and learn a lot in that series against the top seed of DOTA, it headed in a different direction. Geek went winless in their last 2 series. Either Geek's mindset was affected when they were schooled by Liquid in their 2nd map or both Aster and beastcoast figured out how to out-draft them, set the pressure, and outplay them. I'm not sure if they still have a chance in the upper bracket if they can win their last games with BetBoom.
Great games in the next few hours. I'm torn between Shopify Rebellion vs beastcoast or the PSG.LGD vs GG.
- Execration
- TSM
- Knights
- Ehome
- BetBoom
There's a tie breaker that's happening now between Geek Slate and HR whoever losses on this tie breaker is out.
While there's also another tie breaker for beastcoast and Team Aster and whoever wins/losses will be placed on top and lower bracket.
Fnatic managed to defeat IHC. Now it's time for the Fnatic-EF match. I think Eternal fire will win this match, thinking that they will not make the simple mistakes they made in the first match. If Xantares focuses on this match, Eternal Fire will win this match more easily. It all depends on their tactics and timing. I hope EF will win this match and get the last slot. I think they are strong enough to beat Fnatic.
The maps are Inferno, Overpass and Nuke respectively. We have already left the first map behind which was EF's pick. They really showed a decent performance and won by 16-9. Calyx really carried the team by 26 kills as well. His clutch in the final moments was really nice. XANTARES didn't get as many kills as him maybe but the team effort was still solid. This is really what we want to see from them truthfully. Of course a player can make a big impact on a match but you shouldn't just rely on him only to win in the end.
Now we are on Overpass and EF are 4-0 ahead already. I hope this beginning doesn't end up with a loss on this map.
EF could close this now, but unfortunately they have fallen 6-7 against Fnatic. The double peek strat of Fnatic taking out the awper every time is a beauty to watch. This isn't a one-sided match, although I'm quite worried about EF after the end of this half as that means Fnatic is going to be on the CT side, which OVP is known highly for.
I like that teams are getting creative with their boosts and I've seen 2 or 3 boosts thay have been successful thus far lol.
Fnatic managed to defeat IHC. Now it's time for the Fnatic-EF match. I think Eternal fire will win this match, thinking that they will not make the simple mistakes they made in the first match. If Xantares focuses on this match, Eternal Fire will win this match more easily. It all depends on their tactics and timing. I hope EF will win this match and get the last slot. I think they are strong enough to beat Fnatic.
The maps are Inferno, Overpass and Nuke respectively. We have already left the first map behind which was EF's pick. They really showed a decent performance and won by 16-9. Calyx really carried the team by 26 kills as well. His clutch in the final moments was really nice. XANTARES didn't get as many kills as him maybe but the team effort was still solid. This is really what we want to see from them truthfully. Of course a player can make a big impact on a match but you shouldn't just rely on him only to win in the end.
Now we are on Overpass and EF are 4-0 ahead already. I hope this beginning doesn't end up with a loss on this map.
Fnatic managed to defeat IHC. Now it's time for the Fnatic-EF match. I think Eternal fire will win this match, thinking that they will not make the simple mistakes they made in the first match. If Xantares focuses on this match, Eternal Fire will win this match more easily. It all depends on their tactics and timing. I hope EF will win this match and get the last slot. I think they are strong enough to beat Fnatic.
Looks like we will not have a tiebreaker in Group A of Lima Major 2023. Evil Geniuses and Team Spirit are ruthless against their respective opponents, TSM and Execration. TSM and Execration are on the verge of getting swept in their match. They need to get at least 1 win to force a tiebreaker against Tundra, but I do not think it is happening.
Good thing for Tundra, they do not have to go through a tiebreaker but they are still in a bad position. They will start in the lower bracket in the playoffs. Their games will all be an elimination game. That is tough.
Good thing for Tundra, they do not have to go through a tiebreaker but they are still in a bad position. They will start in the lower bracket in the playoffs. Their games will all be an elimination game. That is tough.
I'm happy Geek managed to steal a map out of Liquid. That paid for my lack of sleep by staying overtime with the games. I believe they can enter the upper bracket as their last games are manageable but they need to focus and not choke their chances.
Yeah, they've snatched one win against Team Liquid and their first win was really convincing on how great they were.But on the 2nd game, I think that they've been outdrafted and at the same time, they've been outplayed. Nisha stood out with his TA and how quick the farm he has made.
It's a good learning experience for the Geek since Team Liquid is one of the most desirable teams to be beaten out because they really are considerably a strong team.
Just as we thought that Geek will gain experience and learn a lot in that series against the top seed of DOTA, it headed in a different direction. Geek went winless in their last 2 series. Either Geek's mindset was affected when they were schooled by Liquid in their 2nd map or both Aster and beastcoast figured out how to out-draft them, set the pressure, and outplay them. I'm not sure if they still have a chance in the upper bracket if they can win their last games with BetBoom.
Great games in the next few hours. I'm torn between Shopify Rebellion vs beastcoast or the PSG.LGD vs GG.
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