S14 World Championship Finals: Can BLG Defeat T1?
Heading into the S14 World Championship Finals between BLG and T1, many are debating which team has the edge to win it all. While T1 brings a legendary roster led by Faker, BLG has showcased strong team coordination and individual talent. The matchup will likely come down to key factors like draft strategy, early game tempo, and the bot lane duel between Keria and ON.
The long-awaited S14 World Championship Finals matchup is set - China’s BLG will face off against Korea’s T1 in a clash of regional champions. This best-of-5 series is shaping up to be an epic battle between two talented rosters.
On paper, T1 fields an impressive lineup highlighted by legendary mid laner Faker. The “Unkillable Demon King” has been in vintage form this tournament, playing a wide range of champions and exerting tremendous map pressure. His synergy with jungler Oner is a key advantage for T1 - the duo’s ability to track enemy jungler movements and set up picks has been crucial to their success.
However, BLG will not go down easily. The LPL representatives have showcased strong team fighting and creative drafts en route to the Finals. Top laner Bin has emerged as a reliable carry, while bot laner Elk’s aggressive positioning has punished opponents in skirmishes. Much of BLG’s hopes may rest on support ON - if he can match Keria’s roams and engages, BLG’s solo laners could take over the game.
Draft will be a critical factor in this series. T1 has shown comfort on scaling team fight comps with Faker on control mages, while BLG tends to prioritize early game power and pick potential. Both teams will likely look to take away signature champions in the first rotation - T1 could ban or pick Lucian and Nami, while BLG may target Faker’s Azir or Ryze.
Another storyline to watch will be the junglers. Oner favors aggressive early game junglers and often sets the tempo for T1, but Xun’s pathing and creative ganks have been a revelation for BLG. If either jungler can consistently set up their laners for success, it could swing the momentum of the series.
Ultimately, this Finals has all the makings of a close and competitive affair. T1 has the pedigree and international experience, but BLG’s team play and hunger for a title cannot be underestimated. It may come down to which bot lane can create an advantage and enable their solo laners to take over teamfights.
One thing is certain - by the time the Summoner’s Cup is hoisted in Seoul, we will have witnessed a historic clash between two of the best League of Legends teams in the world. Years of anticipation have built up to this Finals for LPL fans eager to see their region back on top. But Faker and T1 stand in the way, aiming to reclaim their throne. No matter the result, expect an unforgettable series to close out an incredible season of professional play.