Exclusive Drops - Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 1 AMER [Swamp Gaming vs 100 Thieves] Playoffs Day 4

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07-05-2026 · 5h 59m

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[00:00:00] We were friends

[00:00:02] I have fallen in shadows,

[00:00:04] I'm in chaos

[00:00:05] That's a custom for me to think you're loud

[00:00:08] We are set now for our last reunion

[00:00:10] This is not your way

[00:00:12] Come with me

[00:00:14] Do you remember who you really are?

[00:00:18] Show me that you are still the only one for me

[00:00:21] I'll be waiting for you

[00:00:24] Hey, get out of my mind

[00:00:25] Your eyes racing

[00:00:27] The sense smashed into my walls

[00:00:30] For the risk I've done yet

[00:00:32] The arrails in the end, my friend

[00:00:35] I made your minds whole, until I was numb

[00:00:39] Dance out of bounds, we are right till the end of time

[00:00:44] We have lost the right to win

[00:00:47] We're fighting, fishing across time's space

[00:00:50] But you are my destiny, destiny now

[00:01:00] You see the dawn, the flames burning brightly

[00:01:09] Shining on those memories, envious

[00:01:12] Of course, our time is too huge to turn in the science

[00:01:16] And do you see now, our time, our time against to fight

[00:01:20] Like the wind in the heavens, under the moon

[00:01:23] Then now is the only time your heart is mine

[00:01:27] Light has fallen, darkness grown light

[00:01:30] Yeah, we're white, gold, dust, red, need and fame

[00:01:33] Today's nothing but a past and future

[00:01:35] Crazy things like the way it's like the name

[00:01:38] And when you think about how much you've brought

[00:01:42] Crazy, you're senseless, you're so silent

[00:01:45] Before the response turns against

[00:01:48] We are symbols of the end

[00:01:50] Why is that?

[00:01:51] I think I'm one of the ones who want to see all this now

[00:01:54] Let them tell us

[00:01:56] We are rivals again

[00:01:58] Until the end of time

[00:02:24] Show me that you are the only one that matters for me

[00:02:30] I'll be waiting for you

[00:02:32] Wait, I have nothing on hands who will learn

[00:02:36] Do you want to look inside you?

[00:02:39] Can you feel it?

[00:02:40] It's watching you

[00:02:41] I need a unleashed out

[00:02:43] I need you to get out of my control

[00:02:45] I'm freezing up

[00:02:46] This is not a shaking through time

[00:02:48] The world is full of rips

[00:02:50] When tears get wet

[00:02:52] We are rivals in the end and rise and rise back to life

[00:02:57] Hold on to your power still, what can stop us?

[00:03:00] We are rivals in the end and rise and rise and rise

[00:03:52] I'm so happy to see you

[00:03:54] Let's start, let's go

[00:03:56] I'm so proud of you

[00:03:58] I'm so proud of you

[00:04:00] I'm so happy to see you

[00:04:02] You are my only one

[00:04:05] I'm waiting for you

[00:04:07] Oh baby

[00:04:09] Don't fall, you have to get up

[00:04:13] Wherever you are, I'm always there for you

[00:04:17] Go, go, go

[00:05:19] I like the way you look at me

[00:05:21] It's the beginning, let's go

[00:05:23] I'm so excited

[00:05:25] I'm so thankful for you

[00:05:27] I'll melt away

[00:05:29] in a moment

[00:05:31] Wait a little more

[00:05:35] Don't be there

[00:05:37] Don't fall down

[00:05:39] Get up

[00:05:41] Wherever you are

[00:05:43] I'll be there for you

[00:06:15] Oh, I wanna know

[00:06:17] If you want to know what I'm talking about

[00:06:19] The way you look for the world is in our hands

[00:06:24] I'm not gonna let you go

[00:06:27] Just let me go, don't you try

[00:06:30] I'm gonna be the man I got it

[00:06:33] But I'm not gonna let my guard down

[00:06:36] If you run to us and make it through

[00:06:45] You are the best!

[00:06:51] I love you, love you!

[00:06:56] You are the best!

[00:06:59] I love you!

[00:08:45] The death of lights, prepping tightly,

[00:08:48] Dropping all those fighting souls, but he ran

[00:08:51] Across the world, I see you standing in my way

[00:08:55] I remember the time, the place we used to fight

[00:08:59] The sun and moon and time, one day

[00:09:02] The family words, attended we were friends

[00:09:06] I had a small hand shadow, swimming in the news

[00:09:09] That it has gone from me to see you out

[00:09:12] We are, so now pour your last, we can't in break

[00:09:15] This is time to wake up like me

[00:09:19] Do you remember who you really are?

[00:09:22] Show me that you are still the only one for me

[00:09:25] Only waiting for you

[00:09:28] We can't have it just for this reason

[00:09:31] Like we're just in smash, can't lose our walls

[00:09:34] Before the rinse, we're turning heads

[00:09:36] We all know it's gonna be the end

[00:09:38] Why?

[00:09:39] In the end, the night's gone, my nose holds onto your promise, now

[00:09:43] Can't tell about the end, but I will steal the end of time

[00:09:48] We will clash, we'll never win

[00:09:51] We will fight, we'll sing across the end space

[00:09:54] To the ones you and I

[00:09:57] Take it, take it, take it

[00:10:09] Do you see the dawn flames burning brightly?

[00:10:13] Shining one nose from the reason he is

[00:10:16] Of course all time I see you turning left sides

[00:10:20] How do you see now?

[00:10:21] At night, I'm tired, we can still fight

[00:10:24] Like the wind in the fire, and wonder no more

[00:10:27] Then now it's the only time you're caught in mind

[00:10:31] Light has fallen, darkness all night

[00:10:34] As you walk around, destiny and me

[00:10:37] You gave me smiling for the first time in my life

[00:10:40] You see me, don't lie, why are you with me?

[00:10:43] And when you look at me, come back and you're fresh breathing

[00:10:47] You sense that I shit and soil

[00:10:50] But when the winds flip turns again

[00:10:52] We are over till the end

[00:10:54] Why is that I'm hiding your mind?

[00:10:57] So I don't see your promise now

[00:10:59] Can't stop us, we are right for something

[00:11:02] Until the end of time

[00:11:37] Waitin' up in your hands, holdin' on

[00:11:40] Do you heart move inside you?

[00:11:43] Can you feel it? The smacking you

[00:11:46] Headin' up under the shield

[00:11:48] Waitin' again, holdin' you

[00:11:50] Rise, raise it

[00:11:51] This is smashing through the town hall

[00:11:54] You hold on, it's my desire to play

[00:11:56] We are rivals to the end

[00:11:58] The horizon

[00:12:00] I think your mind's whole

[00:12:01] Life is your power

[00:12:02] It's the heart of things of us

[00:12:05] We are rivals to the end

[00:13:06] Oh, I'm gonna go now

[00:13:09] Just wait a little longer

[00:13:12] I'll be there

[00:13:14] Don't fall, you have to get up

[00:13:17] I can't take it anywhere

[00:13:20] I'm only here for you

[00:13:23] Sing a high-pitched song

[00:13:27] I'm gonna go now

[00:13:29] Just dance to the rhythm

[00:13:32] I don't need no night, baby

[00:13:35] If you run to us with your bright eyes, if you wake up early

[00:13:49] I'll be there, I'll be there, I'll be there

[00:13:58] If you wake up early

[00:14:30] I'm so thankful

[00:14:31] Why are you so secretive?

[00:14:33] Who are you to me?

[00:14:36] Wait a little longer

[00:14:38] Don't be there

[00:14:40] Don't fall, just get up

[00:14:44] I don't know where you are

[00:14:46] I'm only here for you

[00:14:49] Sing a high-pitched song

[00:14:53] I'm not afraid of anything

[00:14:56] I'm good at everything

[00:17:57] in my way

[00:17:59] I remember the time, the place we used to fight

[00:18:02] Like sun and moon and I wonder

[00:18:05] If ever there was a time that we were friends

[00:18:09] And as falling and shadow's flowing

[00:18:12] And yes, that's how it has been for me

[00:18:14] I think you're out, you're standing for a last reunion

[00:18:18] Break the chains, find your way, come for me

[00:18:22] Do you remember who you really are?

[00:18:56] Wishing across the west, there is a new world

[00:19:00] But I'm taking it back to the dead

[00:19:14] You see the dawn, the flames running rightly

[00:19:17] Shining on those that are reasonious

[00:19:20] Across all time I see you turn in the tides

[00:19:24] I know you've seen it all, our time, our time, we can still fight

[00:19:28] Like the wind and the fire, and when you're done with war

[00:19:31] Then now it's beyond internal heart, it is mine

[00:19:35] Like a falling darkness, bro

[00:19:38] Now you have me right before our destiny and fate

[00:19:41] Today is magic, when the past, the future is right

[00:19:44] So stand with me, play with me

[00:19:47] And when you wake up, you'll find your prize

[00:20:20] I'm out of here

[00:20:35] Show me that you are solely only one

[00:20:37] The night is for me

[00:20:38] I'll be playing for you

[00:20:41] Waiter

[00:20:42] Popping your hands holding on

[00:20:44] To your heart

[00:20:45] Move inside you

[00:20:47] And you're feeling

[00:20:48] Dispatching you and even unleashing

[00:20:52] When we can't fight and shoot the fries

[00:20:54] We can stay up since smashing through the time

[00:20:57] Our hearts are wondering when we're gonna get it

[00:21:00] We are rivals till the end

[00:21:02] Our eyes and our legs are mine

[00:21:05] Hold on to your powers

[00:21:06] Go and stand up us

[00:21:08] We are rivals till the end

[00:21:10] And you'll see

[00:21:48] I'll protect you

[00:21:50] The wind is blowing

[00:21:52] It's a magic that grows

[00:21:55] I hear a sound

[00:21:57] If you look for me here

[00:21:59] I like the moonlight

[00:22:01] Let's start, let's go

[00:22:03] I'm so nervous, I'm so hot

[00:22:06] I'm so thankful for the warm eyes

[00:22:08] I'm so happy, I'm so happy

[00:22:10] Someone is waiting for me

[00:22:13] Wait a little longer

[00:22:45] Baby give me a

[00:22:54] I'm the beat down girl

[00:23:03] Baby give me a

[00:23:05] A long time ago, I was born in your heart

[00:23:07] Like the light of a dark night

[00:23:09] I was the one who looked at your eyes

[00:23:11] I was the one who looked at your eyes

[00:23:43] Oh baby, don't fall, you have to get up again

[00:23:49] No matter where you go, I'm always there for you

[00:23:55] Sing a high-pitched song

[00:23:58] Throw a gun, throw a gun

[00:24:01] Just come and get it, just push it

[00:24:03] One more time, you have to do it

[00:24:07] I don't know, just step on it

[00:24:10] If you run to us and wake us up

[00:24:15] Every moment without you

[00:24:19] I have to protect you, if you like me

[00:24:23] I'm afraid of you, I'm afraid of you

[00:24:28] The queen of the world, the world is in our hands

[00:24:33] Don't look, don't look, don't look, don't look at me

[00:24:36] Don't look, don't look, don't look at me

[00:24:38] I don't need the night, baby

[00:24:41] I don't want to be by your side

[00:24:44] If you run to us and wake us up

[00:24:55] I don't need the night, baby

[00:26:59] Welcome back my friends to the final day of stage one Ignite in the America region my

[00:27:09] gosh I am hyped because land is locked but the mission is not finished 100 thieves swap

[00:27:15] gaming and team liquid citadel a revenge for two and for one a chance to continue to prove

[00:27:20] they're the best in America and there's no one with everything on the line that I'd

[00:27:24] rather have beside me than I run ship man with this peak Marvel rivals we got going

[00:27:29] on today. I'm so excited, dude. I'm like shaking with excitement right now. Obviously all these

[00:27:34] teams are inland now, but now it's about the title. Now it's about the glory and now it's about

[00:27:38] the sweet, sweet cash, brother man. How are you feeling right now? Oh man. I mean, listen,

[00:27:43] it's been quite the journey to get here. Whether you're coming in right now, what you came in at

[00:27:46] the best time possible, we're going to have some bangers for you today. Or you want to check out

[00:27:50] the bracket to kind of how we've gotten to this story of today, the other group stage all the way

[00:27:55] to the playoffs. We've got it all for you as we take a look of the journey of these teams.

[00:27:59] the gauntlet that they went through and ship somewhat of a similar story to what we saw

[00:28:03] in that preseason, but some of these teams were finding becoming better and better and

[00:28:07] it has a set up for the perfect home run hit. It is going to be some serious right now.

[00:28:11] Yeah, obviously here you can see we're going to be starting off with Swamp Gaming vs. 100

[00:28:16] Thieves in the winner of that and that's a best of five. Keep that in mind. The winner

[00:28:19] of that is going to be moving forward into the grand finals against Team Liquid Citadel.

[00:28:24] All of these teams have seen each other before, but it's a little bit different when this

[00:28:27] This is on the line. Yeah, for sure, man. And listen, outside of, you know, the big

[00:28:31] bracking rights that come with it and some seating stuff going into land, let's talk

[00:28:36] about the cash and first place taking $64,000, half man, the second place and third place

[00:28:43] at 24 K. We're talking a 40,000 year swing from that third place to first bro. That is

[00:28:49] insane. It's nutty, dude. I don't even know what to say. I mean, ton of cash in the line

[00:28:55] And then obviously you're moving over to midseason where you got even more to chase.

[00:28:58] So it's just like the entry way point, but quite an entry point.

[00:29:01] If you're asking me, what would you do with 64 G's cozy?

[00:29:05] Yeah, buy a lot of Captain America's kids just over and over.

[00:29:08] I'm being honest, every recolour listen, ship, I got to tell you, man, we missed out yesterday.

[00:29:11] Obviously, fourth of July, happy belated fourth.

[00:29:14] I don't know if you say happy belated.

[00:29:15] I'm going to say either way for the fourth of those, you know, here in America.

[00:29:19] But either way, ship, it was just an absolute chaotic click to get to land and how these

[00:29:24] teams fought so hard. FlyQuest narrow, so close, did not get there and qualify. And then, I mean,

[00:29:29] listen, man, having an MRC team would have been cool, but it's going to be 100 thieves that found

[00:29:34] their way and a way to the lower bracket matchup against Swamp Gaming. That's going to kick us off

[00:29:39] today in the lower finals. Yeah, I do. Absolutely. First off, happy belated fourth to you too, my man.

[00:29:44] But yes, dude, 100 thieves. We were just locked in. Yesterday was incredible. I got to rewatch the

[00:29:48] games today. Obviously, we were gone yesterday, but watching the way they played, the height

[00:29:52] those behind them. It was like this team just unlocked themselves, unleashed themselves and they

[00:29:56] climbed all the way through knocking out fly getting up here into the lower finals. Yeah for sure man

[00:30:01] they always played past with the pressure you know against the wall there and I mean Team Liquid

[00:30:05] sitting there at least yesterday showed why they're the one to fear across not just this region but

[00:30:10] across the world especially for that mid-season finals. Hey guys let's talk about hero stats now

[00:30:14] obviously we had a couple buffs and nerfs fly across the board between seasons and that is going

[00:30:18] going to affect a ton, giving the devil dino meta with black hat. But you guys can see

[00:30:22] exactly the picks, the locks, the bands and how it all changed here. What jumps out to

[00:30:26] you?

[00:30:27] I mean, it's just a dino, right? If you look at the most locked dino was locked every single

[00:30:30] time pretty much in the group stage and pretty much out the window now, not really as much

[00:30:34] of a prior that just goes to show you how much the meta can truly change just one month

[00:30:38] in difference. So that's my biggest stand out about yourself.

[00:30:41] Yeah. I mean, listen, it's just all about the strat backline. Now you utilize it. Obviously

[00:30:45] triple sub always finds its way, man, but it's crazy to see this new utilization of heroes that,

[00:30:50] you know, we maybe not thought we would see here at the highest level and definitely returning in

[00:30:55] full force by man and excited to see more of today because I don't know about you. We've had, you

[00:30:59] know, we casted a match the other day. It was very typical kind of meta picking bands. And then

[00:31:03] you go look at what Swamp and TLC did against each other and it was chess out there. We've got

[00:31:09] a whole band, things flying left and right. Like that's what I'm here for, but yeah, I think it's

[00:31:13] kind of is just the power and running the weird stuff when it's when you're unexpected weird stuff

[00:31:17] kind of throws teams for a loop. So yeah, it was awesome to watch and go back and see you know

[00:31:21] personally a big fan of Groot. So I love to see a ton of group play from some of the top vanguards

[00:31:25] in the game. Absolutely. And y'all just for watching today, you can get your eyes on the prize

[00:31:30] and get rewarded via Twitch drops. We obviously have Wolverine here who is getting plenty of play

[00:31:36] here at the top level ship. Yeah. I mean, yeah, the mobile rivals United Stage one drops are here.

[00:31:41] Make sure you tune in right now to unlock rewards, including this Wolverine skin that Kozy just talked about the emotes the sprays the emojis and the chrono tokens

[00:31:48] And obviously no other place to do that than right here in some of these watch parties

[00:31:57] And now folks we're gonna be shifting over to how about the team?

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[00:32:11] Honestly, I have a few of these,

[00:32:12] big fan of a lot of these layouts here,

[00:32:14] Coz, any of them stand out to you.

[00:32:15] Oh man, listen, I love, first of all, it's great,

[00:32:18] cause you know, when you have Deadpool,

[00:32:19] and you can even rep the title,

[00:32:20] like Fantastic or Immortal, Deadpool,

[00:32:22] going into your ranked games,

[00:32:23] and people don't know what you're playing, right?

[00:32:25] The best of them will be rocking the eSports scene,

[00:32:28] and I feel like if 100 thieves wins today,

[00:32:29] they're gonna end it with,

[00:32:30] hey, one more thing, can I get one more thing?

[00:32:32] Buy 100 thieves bundle, right?

[00:32:33] Buy all the bundles, swap gaming,

[00:32:35] as well as obviously Team Liquid,

[00:32:36] to do all just repping the best up here at the top. Cool to see. Funny enough, actually

[00:32:41] got to get more for these teams that continue to shine my man. But either way, it has been

[00:32:45] fun to see more and more of this collaboration of the Esport come together here with the

[00:32:50] scene. And man, I got to say, obviously these matchups, they write themselves. I always

[00:32:54] say the gameplay speaks for itself, but it's great to see all the watch parties going on

[00:32:59] out there. Right? We got a lot of fans and people just checking out the scene with their

[00:33:02] favorite content creators and just get an eye on their view of their opinion because

[00:33:06] it's like a marathon, man. It goes all day long from EBA here to America.

[00:33:11] Yeah. I mean, and if you are watching Watch Parties, I'm sure you are no stranger to seeing

[00:33:16] our interviewee who's coming up here in a moment, Jay, three, who's been essentially

[00:33:20] came to watch party up there at the top of that list for quite some time.

[00:33:23] They should have had to delay it for a second to adjust the brightness on the top of the

[00:33:26] there. Oh, hello, J3. What's

[00:33:31] going on, buddy? We're glad to

[00:33:33] have you here, my man. I'm doing

[00:33:35] fantastic until you said all

[00:33:37] that, man. I did have to turn

[00:33:39] on the bike this month.

[00:33:42] It's good to have you turn on

[00:33:44] the brightness and add like a

[00:33:46] couple ducks in the background.

[00:33:48] There's a few of them in the

[00:33:50] background. The first question

[00:33:52] for you. You first off your no

[00:33:54] You know how today's shakes I want to get your take on how is this whole tournament gonna shake out to you first

[00:33:59] We're gonna start off here with swamp gaming versus 100 thieves. How do you think that's gonna end? Oh

[00:34:04] Well, I called it with YWL if they banned

[00:34:08] I'm pretty sure I remix is probably watching my stream, but I called it if they banned daredevil

[00:34:12] We all saw what happened with YWL. I think team liquid Citadel was on the right track banding Wolverine

[00:34:18] If they ban Wolverine, I kind of want to see what Swamp Gaming does to, you know, counter that.

[00:34:26] Yeah, I'd love to see that. That whiteboard has been perfection behind you. For the most part,

[00:34:30] I think some of the channel points would argue otherwise, but, you know, you've been nailing from what I've seen been doing a pretty good job.

[00:34:35] Listen, I want to ask you this, right? The teams are one thing, but I want to talk about those specific players on your list, okay?

[00:34:41] We've heard the question. If you were to make a content creator team, that's great.

[00:34:44] I want to know about pro player team like if you could draft, you know your tank your off tank your duelist your flex duelist your strategies

[00:34:50] Who would you put together for your dream team?

[00:34:53] Okay, so

[00:34:56] There was there was some discussion here with my chat, but uh so my tanks I would have probably have Vess and Polly as my front line

[00:35:04] You I'm trying to make sure they don't overlap the same hero pool

[00:35:08] So it would be Vess and Polly. You could also change Polly with trust me if you get if you want as well

[00:35:14] My DPS would probably be Tara and Speedy. I think

[00:35:19] That's probably you know the best two in my opinion and for supports

[00:35:24] I would probably do sci-pay and level one crook and if you want to change out level one crook with someone

[00:35:29] You could always do Cooper as well. I think those are gonna be my that's my dream team right there

[00:35:33] If I couldn't add myself

[00:35:35] I was like 75% of the liquid citadel there ship

[00:35:41] No nice pepper at the end a little confidence boost for

[00:35:45] For the three musketeers here. Yo real quick another question

[00:35:48] I mean first of you didn't answer the fight so you said thieves moving forward, right?

[00:35:51] Who do you think wins at the end there TLC and thieves before I keep moving forward? Oh

[00:35:56] Well, I mean it's still gonna be a battle with you know swamp gaming in a hundred these I don't know

[00:36:02] I to be with in my prediction list I have swamp gaming going forward, but in the end

[00:36:07] I do think team liquid that was gonna you know the best I do want to seem tea liquid Citadel against Navi

[00:36:12] I think that would be

[00:36:14] cinema

[00:36:17] Okay, I cannot wait for Lance, but yeah all right now just piggybacking further

[00:36:20] So you've been no stranger to competition like I'd mentioned you were in the World Cup and you actually took the USA

[00:36:26] To Team America all the way to second place. Can you walk us through that experience?

[00:36:31] I know there's a lot of nerves and stuff that come into this.

[00:36:33] Just break down your entire experience in such a such an event.

[00:36:37] Oh, dude, I love competing.

[00:36:40] You know, I wish there was more creator events.

[00:36:43] But, you know, it's really fun getting together with a lot of people.

[00:36:47] It's I'm going to be honest with you.

[00:36:48] I think a lot of people can agree with me once you play in a tournament

[00:36:51] or like organized play, it is horrible to go back to ranked.

[00:36:56] But sitting with my team, going over strats, going over like, you know,

[00:37:00] what we're going to do each map or what we're going to ban.

[00:37:03] It's just it's just so much fun.

[00:37:04] And then, like I said, at the end of the day,

[00:37:07] I know when it's over, going back to rank is just a miserable time.

[00:37:13] Listen, man, I can agree with that.

[00:37:14] I think the more you add into your comp, like the better,

[00:37:16] like the more people you have, and then it just makes it so different

[00:37:18] the way that comes go.

[00:37:19] And, you know, maybe next time you shake over the portal duties

[00:37:22] and you guys might be escaping first place there.

[00:37:24] But hey, we all know

[00:37:26] it's going to be a great job anyway.

[00:37:28] Anyway, moving on, moving on.

[00:37:29] Listen, I want to ask you this because you've done a good job

[00:37:31] I five foot five King with watching EMEA and America and I want to ask because you've watched both so much like break down

[00:37:39] The gameplay and the skill level between the two. Do you think America's finally gonna win their first LAN and representation?

[00:37:45] What are some things you want to highlight between the two regions? Oh

[00:37:49] You know what bogey said EMEA was gonna win

[00:37:52] So I'm gonna have to root for my NA team and I think you know a team liquid Citadel what they put together over there is

[00:37:57] is going to be there

[00:37:59] They're a great team and I think when it comes land, you know, I they're gonna bring it home the biggest difference though

[00:38:06] I think

[00:38:08] And ah

[00:38:11] It's gonna it's gonna be a tough one here that you threw me a curveball here

[00:38:15] Oh, I can't really give you the top of my head man. Oh man

[00:38:19] It's all right. It's you have the same performance tomorrow party. It's not like it. We're in like kind of no territory here

[00:38:25] You guys have a question for him?

[00:38:27] I got this one.

[00:38:29] I think it's pretty similar though.

[00:38:31] Yeah, you saw that?

[00:38:33] That was a great time right there, Mama.

[00:38:35] Yeah, yeah.

[00:38:37] It's a good point, bud.

[00:38:39] I'll throw this one a little bit different here.

[00:38:41] First, I'll ask Cozy this question.

[00:38:43] Can you try to think about it? Because I like how this would break down.

[00:38:45] I was obviously stoked to see Groot in the limelight yesterday at time.

[00:38:48] You know me, Jay, big Groot fan, right?

[00:38:50] So it was really cool to see him play by the top teams.

[00:38:52] teams. Are there any heroes that you guys are surprised to see that have been showing

[00:38:56] up more in this tournament? Cozy, you go first. Let Jay think about it for a second.

[00:39:00] Oh, yeah. You know, I thought this meta was going to bring some different looks in the

[00:39:03] meta for sure. And you know, I've been preaching the good gospel of the human torch and we

[00:39:07] start to see more and more, you know, maybe a, you know, flash in the pan here and there,

[00:39:10] but there's a couple of maps where like he really shines to either get the quick pick

[00:39:13] or kind of act as a bunker hero. And so for me, it's been nice to see like the return

[00:39:17] of speedery on torch and the return of the park. Like that's jumped out to me as someone

[00:39:21] just put a lot of hours into them this season.

[00:39:24] I completely agree.

[00:39:25] Seeing the torches is crazy.

[00:39:28] I do like how there's a bigger variety of characters

[00:39:31] being played this season compared to last.

[00:39:33] And I will say, I am very surprised with the blade.

[00:39:37] They gassed up blades so much,

[00:39:39] but then when they played against

[00:39:40] Team Liquid Citadel yesterday,

[00:39:42] they didn't pull out the blade at all.

[00:39:44] I don't know, man.

[00:39:46] I think they didn't pull it out.

[00:39:47] I don't know, it was like 18 hours deep, bro.

[00:39:49] seeing things. They wasn't even live. He was just looking at a black screen. I was watching

[00:39:56] a whole other game. No listen man. Yeah, I agree. I think Blade. You know, hey, he's

[00:40:00] gotten the most, almost the most buffs in the DPS category. It's kind of crazy like

[00:40:04] how many micro bus has gotten there and maybe we'll continue to see the days Walker come

[00:40:09] out today. Listen, man, you got an amazing watch party to go and attend. And if you

[00:40:14] guys don't know, you can go over to J3Stream. Don't check out all the hype, the analysts

[00:40:18] and a reflective surface visible from space at the top of his head.

[00:40:21] It's got it all.

[00:40:22] Jay, anything you want to leave off with?

[00:40:25] Oh, no, just come check me out.

[00:40:28] Come check out all the other, you know, watch parties

[00:40:30] that are, you know, spending a lot of time out there.

[00:40:31] I know space is also doing it.

[00:40:33] You know, shout out to him, too.

[00:40:34] And, you know, much appreciate you guys having me on.

[00:40:37] And, you know, shout out to all the other

[00:40:40] casters and all the players out there putting on a performance.

[00:40:44] Yeah, I actually have one more.

[00:40:45] I just saw for chat.

[00:40:46] They said that you're willing to cosplay the new caps.

[00:40:48] Do you have a date for that? I just want you to let everybody know here. There's something I saw there

[00:40:53] Is there anything you can elaborate on? I would cause the captain's skin

[00:40:57] You know from the back it looks like me, but from the front it's like spider-man, so I don't

[00:41:02] That's that's why I got for you

[00:41:04] Before this gets too much further. We're gonna go and welcome Jay three back to history and we appreciate love you much

[00:41:10] Buddy, thanks for coming on as always. Love you guys. Take care ZJ

[00:41:14] Look love you mean a big dog. Oh

[00:41:18] God, I'm dying.

[00:41:19] It's so funny.

[00:41:20] We mean, Shib Saul, who the guest was today.

[00:41:22] We both just put LOL.

[00:41:23] True story.

[00:41:24] We were like, this is going to be great, the three musketeers over here, yeah?

[00:41:27] Yeah, man.

[00:41:28] That was awesome.

[00:41:29] It's perfect.

[00:41:30] And yeah, I mean, a lot of good fourth conversations there, too, right?

[00:41:33] Hyping up the America's team, going into worlds here.

[00:41:36] That's the kind of stuff that gets me excited, obviously, at this time of the season.

[00:41:39] But, yeah, I mean, again, I think all of us, all these regions have been super talented.

[00:41:43] I'm super proud of our region for sure, so I'm looking forward to seeing what it looks

[00:41:46] like today.

[00:41:47] I think this is the first time that I feel like first of all, we have an American player over there doing well in terror

[00:41:51] Okay, let's just go and take play but they're put on top of that or American scene play

[00:41:54] I think it's from Canada regardless the point

[00:41:56] I do think TLC is gonna be able to represent us very well as well swamp and a hundred these but speaking of which

[00:42:01] Let's get to the meat potatoes of what this whole day is going to be and we start with the revenge match

[00:42:07] Now if you just look at the scoreboard ship, it may have not looked like it was gonna be

[00:42:11] You know look like it was one-sided this game was so much closer than people think it was actually a kind of a coin foot

[00:42:16] there in the domination up to the last point.

[00:42:18] Shibu, let's talk about Swamp Gaming first.

[00:42:21] Yeah, I mean, I like what you said.

[00:42:22] We were kind of talking, obviously we weren't cast.

[00:42:23] We were kind of typing to each other like, wow, that looked

[00:42:26] like thieves might have been able to take that on Dom.

[00:42:27] Is Kras main though?

[00:42:29] Scatter, Melophobia, Daze, Forky Dog, Valentina Eve.

[00:42:31] We saved this a few times, especially with these top teams.

[00:42:33] But I truly do believe these names

[00:42:35] are in the conversation for some of the very best

[00:42:37] in each of their categories.

[00:42:39] One of the strongest stat lines from Kras and Scatter,

[00:42:41] Melophobia has hit Scann as a whole.

[00:42:43] Daze, that Wolverine needs to be banned.

[00:42:45] And then the back line that is impenetrable.

[00:42:47] There's just not enough that I can say about this team.

[00:42:49] Yeah, man, I have so much to highlight here.

[00:42:51] I think Scatter, first of all, does not get enough flowers.

[00:42:53] He was a menace.

[00:42:54] If you go look at some of his stats

[00:42:55] when they went up against 100 thieves last time,

[00:42:57] he only had three less finals than Mellow did.

[00:43:00] 37 finals, absolutely crazy 90K damage there.

[00:43:03] Scatter, there's such a good offtake in a lot of ways.

[00:43:05] And you know what Crass can do in the Vanguard line.

[00:43:08] You know, Shib, I think for me,

[00:43:09] what's just really cool about the team too

[00:43:11] is there's not often that we can just highlight

[00:43:12] and talk a lot about a coach, man.

[00:43:14] I think Fox is one of the best at it.

[00:43:15] Oh yeah.

[00:43:16] And a personality that's needed in the Esports

[00:43:18] has bold opinions and I love everything about that.

[00:43:20] He believes his team is by far, you know,

[00:43:23] set the standard for the best in each role.

[00:43:25] Obviously a little bit of a humble lesson yesterday,

[00:43:27] but I love just the confidence of him and the team.

[00:43:30] Yeah, I think that's a, I think it's important.

[00:43:32] Well, I talk about all the time when you're a dualist.

[00:43:34] I think you need to believe you're the best dualist

[00:43:35] if you want to perform.

[00:43:36] It's just got to be a mental state.

[00:43:37] I also think having a coach that genuinely believes

[00:43:40] that you are the best team and wants you to move forward,

[00:43:43] whether you are or not, I guess we're gonna try to figure that out today is something to keep in mind.

[00:43:47] But I think you need that belief system behind you.

[00:43:49] I absolutely agree to shout out Fox in that front.

[00:43:51] Yeah, something yesterday, I think, yeah, when Ken did a loss in the World Cup,

[00:43:54] the coach was still like, I still want my team over there, no matter what.

[00:43:57] Like, that is the confidence you want to have, especially here in sports, eSports, no matter what.

[00:44:02] You know what, talks a big game. He says a lot against a hundred thieves.

[00:44:05] He talks about their tanks. They're not the best, even close in slot here.

[00:44:08] They go and say, hey, Helena, you're okay. You got to watch more VODs remix.

[00:44:12] You know, we got to see what you could do

[00:44:13] and get more flexible in the hip scan.

[00:44:15] You love the trash talk, and that's exactly why 100 Thieves.

[00:44:18] I think we talked about this in the green room.

[00:44:19] It fuels them, man.

[00:44:20] They love the hate because they use it

[00:44:22] to go ahead and engage what is this team synergy.

[00:44:26] Yeah, I was pretty sure I was gonna see Remix use that shield

[00:44:28] to sprint through the wall at the end of that matchup.

[00:44:31] I'm with you, 100%.

[00:44:32] I think they use that as fire.

[00:44:34] They use that fuel and just start running right through teams.

[00:44:36] Vinny, TTK, Talena, Self, Winnie, and Millenia.

[00:44:39] Again, this team, I will say it until the end of days,

[00:44:42] always shows up at the playoffs.

[00:44:44] They have a ton of talent.

[00:44:45] They're super coordinated together.

[00:44:47] They've been together a very long time.

[00:44:48] They just do things without needing to communicate them.

[00:44:51] And when they lock in it together,

[00:44:53] especially in moments like this,

[00:44:55] I think they're unbeatable.

[00:44:56] Yeah, well, they'll have to end days

[00:44:57] if they want a chance for that grand finals, buddy.

[00:44:59] And if you're looking at what it is,

[00:45:00] you know, hey, I want to put a little pressure on the remakes.

[00:45:02] We got to see a good strategy play

[00:45:03] come out from them, right?

[00:45:04] I think the ban phase,

[00:45:05] we started to see towards the end of their matchup,

[00:45:08] make more sense when you look at something like TLC, the good at everything, right? Like

[00:45:12] they need a homework going right into it. But remember we heard this previously. I think

[00:45:15] yeah, we lost these set knows. And what did the stick drift said? They said, Hey, thank

[00:45:18] you. Yeah, we lost for the game plan, right? Obviously TLC when you get three losses to

[00:45:23] a team that quickly, it was the day before. Hey, that's who's copying some homework right

[00:45:27] now, probably a hundred thieves and I remix. Now shift to me. One thing that stands out

[00:45:31] for this team is they've got, you know, strategies that can always play well enough, but they've

[00:45:35] They've got Terry players, man.

[00:45:37] Self-TTK, Galina at any moment can just rise to extreme success.

[00:45:42] Yeah, I'm with you.

[00:45:44] It's like it's like the same sentiment I can make.

[00:45:45] It's all about playmaking, I think, with these two teams.

[00:45:48] I think they all understand the basics,

[00:45:50] and they rarely make huge mistakes, especially these two teams.

[00:45:54] It's just about who shows up in the moment

[00:45:56] and makes the big play when it's crucial.

[00:45:58] We've seen some alt-fight down, especially from Swamp,

[00:46:00] but they're down alt-fights.

[00:46:01] They just play clinically and keep moving forward.

[00:46:03] And then fees, it's like, now that they're starting to figure out this band phase a little

[00:46:06] better, it's like a different team.

[00:46:08] I don't know what else to say, but you can see some of the stat line breakdowns here,

[00:46:12] obviously, with these two teams, excuse me for this scratch match, man.

[00:46:16] I just can't wait to get this thing going.

[00:46:18] For sure, man.

[00:46:19] And listen, obviously, Daze was the band focused from TLC.

[00:46:22] That's kind of how they found a lot of success.

[00:46:24] My thing against a hundred thieves, you saw it yesterday, man, I feel like if you can

[00:46:29] and ban the Angela a little bit against when I'm looking at all the common denominators

[00:46:33] of how TTK does what TTK does.

[00:46:35] Agreed.

[00:46:36] Angela, the spear, the one-wing angel is a big threat with that buddy.

[00:46:39] So I think that would be something we're going to see, especially if we get like hell's

[00:46:42] happened to open up buddy.

[00:46:43] I would no question think that Angela is going to be on the ban and save side of Swamp.

[00:46:48] Yeah, I'm just looking at some of my notes.

[00:46:50] I think they let the Angela through the one game of Museum and they just thought they looked

[00:46:53] really good.

[00:46:54] The teams just looked a lot more scary and then from then on Angela's banned all the

[00:46:57] other three matches.

[00:46:58] So yeah, definitely a big pressure point for them outside of that a lot of the stuff seems traditional the Mantis early bands

[00:47:04] Although we didn't necessarily see that from team liquid Citadel

[00:47:06] Maybe that'll be a take a play that thieves take from their playbook

[00:47:09] We're now they get rid of the gambit first because they don't want Valentina on that gambit who has been and will continue to be an

[00:47:14] Absolute menace. Yeah for sure

[00:47:16] Just like any sport like you can copy homework, but you have to have the talent to back it up

[00:47:19] And I think what you see could do is Cooper one of the best in the biz

[00:47:22] You know, that's why you have to use something like a gambit band, you know right away on someone so good

[00:47:27] I don't know if that's going to be the case here on the side of a hundred thieves, right?

[00:47:32] I think they're okay.

[00:47:33] He's been taking over that duty a little bit more lately.

[00:47:35] Actually had a great game against them when they did play.

[00:47:37] So like that's where things are going to change up.

[00:47:39] You know what I think the, but also is the rocket ban against swamp is huge against like what they rely on.

[00:47:45] Yeah.

[00:47:46] Seeing for key play rocket is actually insane.

[00:47:49] The movement that rocket can have is kind of unleashed when you see someone with a talent for key dog on that hero.

[00:47:55] So yeah, really, really cool.

[00:47:56] I also think Rocket right now is just in an insane state.

[00:47:59] And if you don't find BRBs, if you're not running like a semi

[00:48:01] more dive focused team comp, and you're not getting behind it,

[00:48:03] find those BRBs.

[00:48:04] It's a seventh player on the field at all times.

[00:48:06] So it's tricky, man.

[00:48:08] It's tough.

[00:48:09] There's so many things that you want to ban.

[00:48:11] And the question is, what's the right avenue?

[00:48:12] What's the right attack?

[00:48:14] And who are they going to lock after that first ban?

[00:48:16] So we're going to be finding that out in just a moment here.

[00:48:19] Yeah, and they just play so differently, right?

[00:48:21] The front lines, and we're getting a good look.

[00:48:23] Obviously, we just saw one blowing his nose here.

[00:48:25] We got crass and scatter like that's going to be the battle of the fittest because it opens up the rest the way Belina plays is just a bit different. Obviously than mellow and days so.

[00:48:36] I'd be interested to see himself and I mean I don't know about you shit but like and this guy it's like he's always a great player but sometimes he turns it up to 11 and it could be Daniel unstoppable like that's the self that needs to show up if you don't want to $40,000 difference from there to first.

[00:48:51] Yeah, I agree. I think really kind of the star of that dive potential on the team, but also more of that flex role

[00:48:57] I think there's a lot of value in being able you know, we talked about the right we mentioned this

[00:49:01] I think it's fun to mention it would send where it's like right amazing

[00:49:03] He's not necessarily switching because you know, he's struggling per se

[00:49:07] It's more so the team knows that he can kind of feel the open role

[00:49:09] And I think self can do something similar to that as we see the first map is going to be

[00:49:14] Cracowa and I love this domination map. Yeah, man

[00:49:17] I think this is probably and this is regarded by a lot of pros the best on maps super open all three maps are great

[00:49:23] You know high ground is good, but it's balanced because there's a lot of you know obstructions in the way of the point

[00:49:27] All the portals make a lot of sense like I just feel like this is a great side and a bit more dive heavy

[00:49:32] This is gonna be a more of a dive map. So I do expect there to obviously be some daredevil

[00:49:37] Action in it ship. I know last time whenever they did play they did the ban of the daredevil feasted and saved their own for self

[00:49:43] Didn't lead in a win

[00:49:45] but they almost did right so maybe they go that same approach this time they've

[00:49:48] led with the Mantis save the gambit and went from there yep yep yep and that

[00:49:52] kind of forces out obviously to get rid of the rogue sometimes at least

[00:49:56] thieves made sure that was the case going up against swamp in the past so I

[00:50:01] don't think that's what necessarily things they need to do that I think the

[00:50:03] only ban a rogue one time if my notes are correct here but we're gonna look at

[00:50:07] their bands coming up get a look at everybody on swamp locking in you can

[00:50:11] see them all in one location we talk about how boot camp can just get you

[00:50:15] hyped up the energy is real in the room and I can feel it through the screen

[00:50:19] buddy I know you can too yeah they move Valentina too she's in another part of

[00:50:23] the room now maybe got a little bit closer to the console you know what I

[00:50:26] love to see is the mental right he obviously yesterday didn't go the way

[00:50:28] they planned and they still look ready to roll and a hundred thieves man can you

[00:50:33] imagine if they end up winning this game would be absolutely massive for them

[00:50:37] the swamp gaming they're near perfect we know what this team could put together

[00:50:40] and right off the bat, talk about copying home.

[00:50:42] Wow.

[00:50:43] Forget the mantis and throw away the gambit.

[00:50:46] Days you're not playing Wolverine.

[00:50:48] Yep, they did it.

[00:50:50] Yeah, they saw that opportunity.

[00:50:51] They are gonna allow the lock to come in here

[00:50:53] for the gambit for Swamp, but the idea is

[00:50:56] to just remove the Wolverine and you can see days.

[00:50:58] Right there, a little smirk on the face, you know.

[00:51:01] That is targeted.

[00:51:02] I'll just see to the end of the moment probably.

[00:51:04] Yeah.

[00:51:05] Oh man, dude, this is, yeah, this is looking good so far.

[00:51:09] I actually like the aggressive strat right up the rip as both these players are seeing their favorite heroes and their carry potential go out the window.

[00:51:16] But either way, Ganda saved for both sides. I'm sure obviously Swamp and Valentina are a bit more happy about that and the way that they roll.

[00:51:23] And looking for the next ban here, this is where, if you look at the past, it was the Rogue, the Cyclops.

[00:51:29] Did they open that up? 100 thieves doing exactly what I thought.

[00:51:32] Making a one-sided, daredevil matchup and you're getting rid of daze and it's dive heavy. This is just a perfect win for them.

[00:51:37] Yeah, I think that's the yeah, you called it perfectly. That's exactly the goal. They still are able to remove that rogue later on from the side of thieves to not stress over it. Although it's she's just so much stronger with that team up with Gambit. That's just been a mainstay.

[00:51:49] The pros will continue to be at least for the time being the final lock going to be coming in here from swamp and that is rocket. I think that's a smart decision had to be that they were maybe going to bait them into saving the daredevil there.

[00:52:00] typically that's when they saved the Wolverine in the past.

[00:52:04] And so it is funny to see kind of how things adjusted

[00:52:06] and the Angela band was all the way at the end.

[00:52:08] Now they kind of have their pick.

[00:52:09] And I think they're going to continue to try to punish

[00:52:11] maybe Delina in the pool there.

[00:52:13] It could also make it a one-sided rocket

[00:52:15] if they want to try to go that route.

[00:52:16] That's a good idea.

[00:52:17] That's a good idea.

[00:52:18] I think that's what they might roll with.

[00:52:19] The Star Lord is a good band.

[00:52:21] Either way, to shut down Mellow.

[00:52:22] I hear a lot about days being a great flex to Star Lord,

[00:52:26] but you didn't really see that yesterday.

[00:52:28] Yeah, that's a good call out.

[00:52:30] I you're right that that's I think foxes said that if we've had that conversation to pass

[00:52:34] But yeah, it doesn't look like that's gonna be run. Well, it is removed here, but I would definitely interesting

[00:52:38] I thought these might lock the rocket where they've done that the last time they saw these two teams

[00:52:42] But they are gonna instead. Oh, yeah. No. Yeah. No. Yeah, they can't it's probably gonna get removed right now

[00:52:48] It's gonna be gone. You would think right?

[00:52:50] Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, here it is. Goodbye. And cuz what do you get rid of right?

[00:52:54] You get rid of so many different things first of all if you do fear that days is Wolverine

[00:52:58] You don't have the jump pack. You also have obviously just the huge first fight win typically and the reds bro

[00:53:04] So like there's just so much that rocket gives the table

[00:53:07] So what they're saying is swamp you can have this famous back line

[00:53:10] That's talked so heavy about but what we did is enable self and get rid of your flex DPS

[00:53:15] That's what they wanted to do

[00:53:16] Yeah, I think the the name of the game here is to kind of throw them for a loop

[00:53:19] This is a different band phase and they've ever experienced right but like this is this is something different

[00:53:23] And that is what I'd like to see this at this stage in the game

[00:53:26] I think pulling out unique hero picks that you don't scrim

[00:53:28] maybe necessarily against, which I think is what we were seeing

[00:53:30] yesterday with some of those more unique picks,

[00:53:32] and then also throwing the band phase for a loop,

[00:53:34] because now everybody's questioning,

[00:53:36] what are we supposed to do here?

[00:53:37] What did the stats say?

[00:53:38] I mean, you know, you're making all those decisions

[00:53:40] on a short timeline, really messing with your flow.

[00:53:42] Yeah, you said it, buddy.

[00:53:43] We do have our first look at what they're running,

[00:53:45] and I'm not surprised too by the more aggressive comp

[00:53:48] of Kras and on the Angela because of, you know,

[00:53:52] Wolverine gone, you're gonna go more towards the captain.

[00:53:54] the whole days running the Tampole.

[00:53:56] Hello, surprise.

[00:53:58] This is what we saw, well, we saw Tuzi do that a little bit.

[00:54:01] We'll see him days, maybe in 24 hours,

[00:54:03] is showing what he can do on such a big hero.

[00:54:06] Does that surprise you at all, buddy?

[00:54:08] Um, not necessarily.

[00:54:09] I think, well, it's, you know, we've seen it,

[00:54:13] I think once or twice, days on this hero.

[00:54:15] We're on that triple line.

[00:54:16] It's looked pretty good.

[00:54:18] I think they found success with it,

[00:54:19] but, you know, it's all about,

[00:54:21] are thieves gonna be able to exploit that?

[00:54:22] Do they have something to burn down

[00:54:23] some of this Vanguard play and I'm gonna get eyes on that in just a moment as the

[00:54:26] teams are lining up and locking in yeah for sure here man as we're looking at

[00:54:30] our split view and the way that it's going right away is brought to bring it

[00:54:34] back to school here and we're gonna find ourselves in this first point right now

[00:54:37] first thing ship I don't know about you is getting those damn trees I just have

[00:54:40] someone blocking the sideline give things rolling and right away and we're

[00:54:44] seeing some good healing and trying to keep everyone alive as we will get a

[00:54:48] full-street picture view here, moments here.

[00:54:51] And there it goes! Psycho line! It's right back to the door,

[00:54:55] Dan Crass. Able to engage here, looking for one. I don't believe anybody's gone

[00:54:59] down just yet. Glenna's spinning away and over

[00:55:01] Crass is able to find the first pick there, and

[00:55:03] thieves are going to be up a number so far on this point.

[00:55:07] It should almost be capped here actually by Swamp.

[00:55:09] Yeah, this is a little bit of a fun angle here to see the two

[00:55:13] at it, and there we go. We've got missiles flying, nothing capped

[00:55:17] Yet, I mean, if you want to look at some important things, obviously you have the VanHemmer ready, they've got to use this.

[00:55:21] As T2K finds the best of that ping pool we were just talking about.

[00:55:24] So, Matthew, what's the one for Fehrer? Is that RocketBang coming into player save?

[00:55:29] Into play, VanHemmer on Mello, going to slow the team down, bit on his stand in front,

[00:55:32] and Schiff looking at it. Look at those stranded Banners ever so slightly over the winny,

[00:55:36] but there's the big pick, Mello's so known for it.

[00:55:39] Yeah, that is a good start there, but these do have control point.

[00:55:42] 15% in climbing for this moment, Aletta was very close to also massive decision making

[00:55:46] there by Melo for that target. And again, like you said, the BRB showing ever more presence as

[00:55:51] it's going to keep their numbers up even after that first pick. Winter Thieves, both team playing

[00:55:55] a little slow now. Swap, trying to find some presence on point, using days to get up there

[00:55:59] and it's leveled up, but he's very low. You remember, clean that up, they do, Vinny finds days,

[00:56:03] Melenia, and Delano without the bell, as Melophobia starts off with a Ruby Rage. It doesn't seem to

[00:56:08] land though. Bro, this is what Winter Thieves find so far, right? You can wreck your bow,

[00:56:11] tip, bow, and a hundred thieves, but so much better when they get to do just that. Scatter

[00:56:14] They're gonna fight Delina out of here once again.

[00:56:16] Delina gonna be a non-factor in this set up,

[00:56:18] the fight with legendary up to go,

[00:56:19] that's a bummer, as now both straps

[00:56:21] gonna force to pop their ults,

[00:56:22] beat the team alive, best they can.

[00:56:25] Again, no rocket would've been, you know,

[00:56:26] obviously helpful there, but unable to use just that.

[00:56:29] Krabs gonna find that backline pick.

[00:56:30] So right now, just try to survive,

[00:56:33] keep the point yours,

[00:56:34] but it's gonna inevitably most likely get on over there.

[00:56:36] But Delina with the pick early, hello!

[00:56:40] Yeah, I'm gonna keep this going.

[00:56:41] That is gonna be one on the game,

[00:56:42] So I see a second here on the craze.

[00:56:44] It looks like it might be the case.

[00:56:45] Couldn't move it by craze.

[00:56:46] Gonna be able to get to that pack

[00:56:48] and towards the back line.

[00:56:49] But then all the wild boasts, 72% here for 100 thieves.

[00:56:52] What a great job just stalling and biding time.

[00:56:55] Is this strategy truly gonna work out?

[00:56:57] It looks like so far it is.

[00:56:58] All's gonna be roughly even.

[00:57:00] No major strat line out to keep the team healthy.

[00:57:02] TTK gonna be close on that band hammer

[00:57:04] and scatter on that Angie with the Heavens descent.

[00:57:07] We'll pull it forward to next.

[00:57:08] If I just walk up inside the lease,

[00:57:09] now it's gonna build me.

[00:57:10] Like, Kukowa is officially right now

[00:57:12] crawling to the fees, stealing it immediately.

[00:57:14] And look at that kick!

[00:57:15] This isn't playing aggressive and loose.

[00:57:18] And that's just having a great excellent play

[00:57:19] into the chest space of the band

[00:57:21] that we gotta give him credit to Remix for.

[00:57:23] There's the devil being let out.

[00:57:24] Not too much success, but doesn't need the oil to find.

[00:57:27] It's a value.

[00:57:27] A scatter falls quickly.

[00:57:29] One-wing Angel is only one-sided

[00:57:30] and doesn't matter as time's ticking.

[00:57:32] Over time to a sliver already, shit.

[00:57:34] I am absolutely going away.

[00:57:36] Yeah, wow.

[00:57:38] There's not much else to say as it is 100 to zero thieves and they are keeping it calm

[00:57:43] cool and collected in the chair.

[00:57:44] They know the job's not done.

[00:57:45] It's only one of the three.

[00:57:47] And again, you got to be thinking Vanpool, right?

[00:57:50] Gets better over time.

[00:57:51] All of those pools only get stronger and stronger as the matches move forward.

[00:57:55] It's going to be matched back as CTK is playing the same game.

[00:57:58] Brother, how many thieves do you know play passive?

[00:58:00] They don't.

[00:58:01] They play aggressive, fast, loose, no seat belts in the getaway car, and they got away

[00:58:04] with that point so easily.

[00:58:06] Big shout out if I'm telling you if millennia and Winnie can play like that because they were getting some nice little picks in there as well

[00:58:12] Look at millennia with 14 damage. Oh, hello. Where's this been?

[00:58:16] Yeah, for real

[00:58:17] You can see this is pretty nutty to look at in the stat line across the board melophobia

[00:58:21] Obviously, but a pretty mean game

[00:58:23] But still it's tough to move forward if you're not stacked up as a unit not a ton of falling the back line stayed healthy there for swamps

[00:58:29] So realistically it's just a good calm game by a hundred thieves who got control point got a neutral pick and then let it stall

[00:58:35] Wait, wait it out. No reason to necessarily fully commit into their spawn door. You don't need to yeah now

[00:58:41] You just won't get me

[00:58:42] You know rely on the tried and true and something a hundred these doesn't have to access to that's a team up there with group and

[00:58:47] Loki Mantis right just so much extra correct to be aware of and they're gonna try to have something a little bit more front to back here

[00:58:53] Which I think is good especially on this point a little bit weird on this because you have to main central objective at the high ground again

[00:58:59] Coming to so much use can self find that backline diving that they continue to do somebody right now all eyes are on Vinny

[00:59:05] And Vinny Diving in with the commitment does have that piece of the abyss ready and available.

[00:59:09] Goes down now, looks for something. I'm not sure that it did land here.

[00:59:12] Looks like it did not at all.

[00:59:13] Gonna be able to pop that E after the fact.

[00:59:15] See it gets committed to from 4K.

[00:59:16] Gets destroyed instantly. TTK with the Bandhammer.

[00:59:19] Millenia now, starting up with the dance floor.

[00:59:22] It is going to be slow pace, but TTK himself gonna find the first two.

[00:59:26] Valentina back on the floor now after the BRP commitment.

[00:59:30] There is a big strangling prison looking at the back lines.

[00:59:32] Gonna be able to find two.

[00:59:34] Well done to the return here from Swap.

[00:59:36] You know it's so plain.

[00:59:37] You go look at the Museum of Contemplation.

[00:59:38] They banned Wolverine only on that mashup when they last played.

[00:59:41] They won it, right?

[00:59:42] Now they open with that ban.

[00:59:43] And hey, what did I say about chopping the little homework?

[00:59:45] You know what I mean?

[00:59:46] To get through the test answers that obviously TLC provided.

[00:59:50] And this is helping them because they've always

[00:59:52] had the gameplay and the mechanics shared.

[00:59:54] And this is coming to light here,

[00:59:56] that they put that together with what's the strategy.

[00:59:59] And they can really beat anybody.

[01:00:00] But at this point, Swamp Gaming, early cap,

[01:00:02] really helps out with this call as a new player,

[01:00:04] more front to back in the low ground.

[01:00:06] Yeah, up in the sky now.

[01:00:07] Galactic legend, Galata able to find two,

[01:00:09] Vinny cleans up another, make it two,

[01:00:11] self and Winnie gonna find a piece of the pie

[01:00:13] and that return is fast and decisive.

[01:00:16] 22% from Swamp there as Thieves take it over,

[01:00:19] but yeah, I mean, I'm with you buddy.

[01:00:21] Removing that Wolverine sounds like a Christmas miracle

[01:00:23] to me as a Vanguard player.

[01:00:24] You know how difficult it can be to get values.

[01:00:26] Really kind of feels like it's on that two-less line

[01:00:28] and strap line to make sure you're focusing that priority

[01:00:30] because you move forward at all, you take any additional space,

[01:00:33] you know you're going to get yoink.

[01:00:34] So I like that decision.

[01:00:34] Matt Murdock did get a nerf to his blindness,

[01:00:37] can't see as well, but still going to go pin up there

[01:00:39] with Vinny's perfect way to go about it.

[01:00:41] There it is.

[01:00:42] It's a one ball combo, you know that Vinny,

[01:00:43] absolutely playing such a good Vinny,

[01:00:45] such a good Venom today.

[01:00:46] Shib, you know, there's been a lot of times

[01:00:48] those combos, that old hit hasn't really popped,

[01:00:50] but today you're going to go and get the okay,

[01:00:52] go a lot better.

[01:00:53] Here goes Loki copying Goddess of Death for Goddess.

[01:00:56] They copy now and get something rolling to this team,

[01:00:58] halfway through the point objective, and there it is.

[01:01:00] They got the two and the three sucks now all going in here on under feet

[01:01:05] 14 days, they're gonna find it one there still gonna go in there on the

[01:01:09] KO countdown if you will and there's that reach eight forty six percent

[01:01:13] Swap coming back in with the vengeance said it's not over yet

[01:01:16] And they have a ton of alternates after this next fight. Yeah, man

[01:01:25] And the pot not landing although there is the finish from Delina finding a little bit of slowdown

[01:01:30] on the side, but 97% gone too.

[01:01:33] That's definitely huge, but if I get him a chance,

[01:01:35] maybe try to win this fight, but they're drawn back.

[01:01:37] So even with losing Forky Dog, now he can get back up to all

[01:01:40] and it's gonna be the reset and most likely

[01:01:42] another fight win for Swamp,

[01:01:43] depending on how they choose to use it.

[01:01:45] Yeah, I didn't love that.

[01:01:46] Like I didn't love the feast commitment there

[01:01:47] or the Van Hammer after being down a number

[01:01:49] and the point was changed.

[01:01:50] Sometimes you commit that kind of stuff

[01:01:51] to buy yourself another 10% or so.

[01:01:54] But that was, they had already lost it.

[01:01:55] I don't know, I just don't see the value there,

[01:01:57] but we're gonna see another all fight coming in.

[01:01:59] Now it's gonna be very difficult for thieves

[01:02:00] to make this workout swap is locked in.

[01:02:02] Porky gonna start off here with the commitment.

[01:02:04] See if this works out as raising royal flushes there,

[01:02:07] but let the devil out from self.

[01:02:09] A-pace where this crowd is able to find that pick.

[01:02:11] And now Swap are again holding on to that silver surgeon.

[01:02:14] This is why this team has been working well.

[01:02:16] Like this was a really good counter-comp answer

[01:02:17] to what they were running

[01:02:18] and how it works so well for them in the first place.

[01:02:20] Because they're kind of pick reliant

[01:02:22] and cool down reliant, right?

[01:02:23] That's why they've got Vinny here

[01:02:24] to try to get these big crystals out, whatnot.

[01:02:26] But if they're able to keep those,

[01:02:28] It's just going to shut down self all together.

[01:02:30] Now, when he ready to enable and get ready,

[01:02:32] TCK's going to throw that out immediately.

[01:02:34] Let's see if value comes to town.

[01:02:36] Krasnow just going to throw the old thing.

[01:02:38] Everybody into the group photo.

[01:02:39] And he finds all the pictures.

[01:02:41] That's one, two, falls out.

[01:02:43] Then there's selfie.

[01:02:45] Yeah, well done there.

[01:02:46] I mean, you're right.

[01:02:46] Just team up here.

[01:02:47] We're going to be using that.

[01:02:48] Oh, the left dog going to fight.

[01:02:50] Melophobia, do we see more?

[01:02:51] Krasnow's on a tough spot, but it's matched now.

[01:02:53] Orcidog trying to escape, but not for long.

[01:02:55] What a pick from Dolena right there to shut down as if the ultimate actually came from

[01:03:00] Valentina so it still will be up for the team.

[01:03:02] Scatter gonna find Dolena now and trade it back and Thieves will have control over the

[01:03:06] point.

[01:03:07] Did you see Dolena's trying to shoot the sleep ghost in the back of the cell when he was

[01:03:10] slept by the man?

[01:03:11] Cause you could actually do that but that's like such hardcore quick tech.

[01:03:14] I would say Dolena's Starboard ults have gotten giga value today compared to the past.

[01:03:18] He's usually sitting in all of these positions a lot better and it's a bit more off today

[01:03:21] finding those values each time.

[01:03:23] 99% 76.

[01:03:24] It's a close one folks. Just keep your eyes on the prize in a strange portal.

[01:03:27] The Lennon gets another pick. He's absolutely feeling himself today,

[01:03:30] going up on the biggest stage, but it's not gonna be enough shit.

[01:03:33] That's gonna fall and give up point two.

[01:03:36] This is what I'm looking for from game one. We've got a 1-1 on domination.

[01:03:40] Really good swaps there from Swamp. I love that comp.

[01:03:43] It looked clean, like you said. The Mantis, combining there.

[01:03:46] When you're looking at that group, you use that heal while group farms all just exponentially faster.

[01:03:51] And then obviously you have the Loki team up too, right?

[01:03:53] So at the same so the same team up there where you get the damage boost in those crystals are even extended further

[01:03:58] It is just disgusting at this level play. Yeah, and that's how you've seen the self stats right here

[01:04:03] Like they're just able to stop what was working for them so well, man

[01:04:06] I think the grave was dog, but they climbed out with the shovel in the counter answer

[01:04:10] That's what you need to see right here across the board. Well done. You look at the old advantage

[01:04:15] Obviously, it's still but hey England playing today man dinner time love coming shortly. This map is probably the worst of the

[01:04:22] two, three, I would say that you can use this

[01:04:25] Clarks on still putting value if you could push them

[01:04:27] for the spawn pushing. That's always good coming down that ramp hill.

[01:04:30] Either way, though, we'll see how they choose to address this.

[01:04:33] Yeah, not the best for the Clarks, but just as a group player,

[01:04:36] like you really do love those tight windows where you can wall above

[01:04:38] and it forces their eyes upward in a position that they're not able to really

[01:04:41] see those walls until they are getting hit by them, right?

[01:04:44] That's what you're kind of looking for from these group maps.

[01:04:46] Definitely not a bad spot for him if they're able to get this first fight

[01:04:49] and push them towards spawn a little bit.

[01:04:50] We'll see what that looks like.

[01:04:51] Alt advantage in favor of Swamp here,

[01:04:53] with that Glarke Drax like you mentioned.

[01:04:54] This is where the map with the high ground is really good,

[01:04:56] but also there's so much dares of entry, right?

[01:04:58] But it allows your strats and the rest of your team

[01:05:00] to kind of hang out on point when first cap.

[01:05:02] First cap's gonna matter a lot more on this map

[01:05:03] than the others, but typically tougher to take.

[01:05:05] But Swamp gaming, wanna get it muddy fast,

[01:05:07] as Melo understands the assignment.

[01:05:08] Find the player that's doing great.

[01:05:09] Look at that shot, he's in the portal.

[01:05:11] Hello, disgusting.

[01:05:13] I forget to go and find light in the crystals.

[01:05:16] That was so dirty here.

[01:05:17] Mellaphobia looking for another pick, Vinny falls a scatter, gets that.

[01:05:21] The whole side of a hundred thieves is going to have to drop back.

[01:05:23] Mellaphobia did not even commit ultimate playing very much in that neutral

[01:05:26] and getting value well done from Swamp Gaming once again.

[01:05:29] I want to go ahead and give the flowers to the gays who yesterday, you know,

[01:05:32] that kind of role of what do you play.

[01:05:34] The Mantis a lot better here today in that support role

[01:05:37] that the three subs as Mello has been locked in.

[01:05:39] Mello pointed his day back yesterday, saw it on Twitter, said,

[01:05:43] I'm going to barter you, get right, get clean.

[01:05:45] It's not rare that he has any offgays.

[01:05:46] He's looking right back to form here and go ahead and protect this home up front of the

[01:05:51] Cerebro in the middle now as we quickly have the man header once gets his game half the

[01:05:54] point value but hard to do when you got the best ability in the game that's the size of

[01:05:59] the damn point in those crystals.

[01:06:02] Yeah super well done on that defense big strangling person from Kras there to slow the pace under

[01:06:07] Thieves are now kind of feeling the pressure as fourth he's able to drop Winnie goodbye

[01:06:12] to Delena as well and what do you know Milafobia and Scatter still holding onto those ults.

[01:06:16] man this is why swamp though they just continue to you know it's okay if things

[01:06:21] are messy it's quite literally in the name of how they play uh self-flow are

[01:06:24] you are you in the chat we're checking out stats or something there as he was

[01:06:31] found that's a crazy you would think he had the ability to see through walls

[01:06:34] they should have like what the hell yeah it's sound tracking maybe you know the

[01:06:37] thing about kind of using those silent walker that slow walk is actually don't

[01:06:40] make sound so sometimes we'll use that slow walk to try to hide but I think you

[01:06:44] You know, potentially set the feed times in the Metaphobia.

[01:06:46] She's built a little bit different, able to hear that

[01:06:48] and get that pick prior.

[01:06:49] That's just, that's just, you can't teach that, folks,

[01:06:51] as you see Metaphobia.

[01:06:52] Start up here with the block charge,

[01:06:54] that hits, smack right into the wall,

[01:06:55] and that ain't gonna work out,

[01:06:56] as the spin to win starts here for Deletta.

[01:06:58] Here goes the combination ultimate.

[01:06:59] Galactic legend in the sky.

[01:07:01] Do we see value?

[01:07:02] Van Hammered immediately.

[01:07:03] You don't miss with this,

[01:07:04] but it'll still take damage over time.

[01:07:05] Gonna wake this out instead, force out,

[01:07:07] but that's still a two-for-one trade, not bad.

[01:07:08] And Baze finds Winnie here.

[01:07:10] Swap wants to close this down.

[01:07:12] Yeah, we're in Final Fight territory here.

[01:07:13] not to get this win, but Melophobia is making a

[01:07:15] damn near impossible itself.

[01:07:17] We're going to let the devil out himself with this one.

[01:07:19] This is two.

[01:07:20] We're going to have the group.

[01:07:21] Oh, come out.

[01:07:22] Vinny pulling at 98% is absolutely detrimental.

[01:07:24] It does not matter if the thieves find a will in a way,

[01:07:27] but Melophobia being that thin is the standard test in time.

[01:07:30] Portal opening, Winnie out in a ready.

[01:07:32] That's also a bit of a bummer though,

[01:07:34] but it didn't exactly need it.

[01:07:36] Yeah, I'm wondering now if Winnie's going to go back

[01:07:38] into portal and swap if they think, yeah, yeah.

[01:07:41] I know it's exactly what's going to happen.

[01:07:42] Not a bad idea here.

[01:07:43] Melania was still beyond that game with Vinny on the group now, of course, with that strangling

[01:07:48] person available.

[01:07:49] Folks, this is do or die here for these teams.

[01:07:52] So Robert, a very strong position.

[01:07:53] Their idea now is they're not afraid to force out some ults and maybe lose this next fight

[01:07:57] to then come back in with an ult fight and win it.

[01:07:59] And we'll see if they even need to do that as they push forward.

[01:08:02] Absolutely.

[01:08:03] Yeah, Vinny, I think falling early in that battle was actually pretty good because you

[01:08:05] have the ult ready.

[01:08:06] You're actually getting dangerous to close now.

[01:08:08] No instant burst at the here.

[01:08:09] There it is.

[01:08:10] They get the big, oh my!

[01:08:11] I can't stop it.

[01:08:13] Yeah, you can't stop it.

[01:08:15] The whole eyes will be on TCK here.

[01:08:17] The best in the world.

[01:08:19] Can you find that value now?

[01:08:21] The most important time, 60% up and climbing.

[01:08:23] There's another pig man.

[01:08:25] Delena is on fire at the assassin thief today.

[01:08:27] I mean, those are discussing placements of those low key clones over crystals.

[01:08:29] They're actually hidden behind natural cover both sides,

[01:08:31] but the zone just was so big,

[01:08:33] it covered through the all-to-well time.

[01:08:35] Kras is able to take out Vinny.

[01:08:37] Swamp trying to show us the goal.

[01:08:39] We see a third and there is that Rachel Royal flush to clean up the rest and they will not have portal for this touch.

[01:08:44] It's going to be forced in and I don't think you can work out here.

[01:08:46] This is looking like Swap may take this first map home and it has been a heater.

[01:08:51] They're walking forward to shut down some of that movement. I think that will do what it does.

[01:08:54] My guy, I mean listen to what they had if they didn't mess up that portal play.

[01:08:57] They had the legendary online shortly after what had been the gambit ult.

[01:09:00] They definitely want that comms back and that is what it's all about.

[01:09:03] We talk about mechanical play but at the top rope strategy so important.

[01:09:07] and speaking of rope man, I'd shoot Swamp Gaming.

[01:09:09] They found one thread of hope and turned it into a rope.

[01:09:12] Doc Krokoa first on the board.

[01:09:14] Yeah, there was a ton of mixed emotion there on the camps

[01:09:16] as you see.

[01:09:17] So a little bit of disappointment, some excitement,

[01:09:19] some relief.

[01:09:20] That's just how it goes in a matchup like that.

[01:09:23] The thieves are looking strong, but Swamp so far

[01:09:25] looking a little bit stronger.

[01:09:27] Keep it locked right here as we'll see game two

[01:09:30] right after this break.

[01:12:07] I remember the dust, the light, the pain, tightly chopping all those fighting souls

[01:12:18] But yet, across the world, I see you just standing in my way

[01:12:23] And remember the time, the place we used to fight

[01:12:27] The sun and moon and I wonder

[01:12:30] The better words, the tender we were friends

[01:12:34] Like a falling shadow swimming in the air

[01:12:38] That's what has come from missing you out

[01:12:40] The hearts are no more alive, so you can break the chains

[01:12:43] Find your way from the sea

[01:12:47] Do you remember who you really are?

[01:12:51] Show me that you are still the only one for me

[01:12:53] Are we waiting for you?

[01:12:56] Blin' in the night, jump from the trees

[01:12:59] In my thickest sense, smash in the dark circles

[01:13:02] Before the risk of turning it

[01:13:05] We are rivals in the end

[01:13:07] Right then

[01:13:08] I think I might hold on to your powers

[01:13:11] Now, I'm themselves

[01:13:13] We arrive to the end of time

[01:13:17] We are flesh, you are a whale

[01:13:20] We'll fight

[01:13:21] Facing across times

[01:13:22] Many times

[01:13:23] You are my

[01:13:25] Descendants in the end

[01:13:32] I'll be right back

[01:13:38] You can see the dawn, the flames burning brightly

[01:13:41] Shining on those families and yes

[01:13:44] Of course on time I see you exerting that silence

[01:13:48] And do you see now? Our time, our time, we can still fight

[01:13:52] Like the wind in the fire and under the moor

[01:13:55] Then now it's beyond the time, your point is mine

[01:13:59] Like iconic darkness from the night

[01:14:03] The eyes of the world are destiny and they

[01:14:05] New day is coming, but it burns the future

[01:14:08] Brazen seems like it's no place like me

[01:14:11] And when you wake up

[01:14:13] I find your cries releasing

[01:14:15] The pieces smashed in the soil

[01:14:18] Before the rain starts again

[01:14:20] The archival just begins

[01:14:22] The night that I've been laughing

[01:14:24] Your mind's worn down to your purpose

[01:14:26] I'll be still, I can't stop us

[01:14:29] We'll rise again until the end of time

[01:14:56] Show me that you're so young, the one that matters for me, I'll be waiting for you.

[01:15:05] Wait up, I'll be your hands holding on to your heart, look inside you.

[01:15:11] Can you feel it? It sparks in you.

[01:15:14] And in the ugly shadows, wake up.

[01:15:17] I'll make you cry, freeze me.

[01:15:19] We fist and smash you through the tunnel.

[01:15:22] You put the ring, come chase, yeah, yeah

[01:15:25] We are rivals to the end

[01:15:26] And I stand

[01:15:28] I made a mind

[01:15:29] Hold on to your power

[01:15:30] Stand on the 10th level

[01:15:33] We are rivals to the end

[01:15:35] And I stand

[01:16:22] I can't believe I'm in this world

[01:16:24] The light is coming to me

[01:16:26] I have to start, let's go

[01:16:28] I don't wanna know

[01:16:30] I'm going to be the light

[01:16:32] I'm gonna be the one

[01:16:34] who's going to be the light

[01:16:36] Oh yeah

[01:16:38] I've been waiting for you

[01:16:40] Don't be there

[01:16:42] Don't fall

[01:16:44] Come to me

[01:16:46] Wherever you are

[01:16:48] I'm here for you

[01:18:20] What's going on and welcome back my friends.

[01:18:50] The bit rate went through the blip, but we snapped it back and we are live here for such

[01:18:54] an insane lower bracket finals as this was a nail biter at first with Swamp Gaming.

[01:19:00] Got the best of it all in Krakowa and Shib as you said before we went to break.

[01:19:04] That's exactly what we want to see here, man, to fight from both of them because with a

[01:19:08] hundred thieves, man, they did some more of the test work, right?

[01:19:11] The quiz work, but you know that Swamp is going to have something ready there with Coach

[01:19:15] Fox.

[01:19:16] You've got to return back into some plan too.

[01:19:18] Yeah, I like the comp switch.

[01:19:20] I think it made a lot of sense.

[01:19:21] I liked what they put out the groove.

[01:19:22] They really started shutting down some of that back play.

[01:19:24] I think the Mantis team up with the low key was great.

[01:19:26] It countered any group back to,

[01:19:28] they just kind of found a comp.

[01:19:30] If it was matched or tried to find a solution,

[01:19:31] they were going to be able to do it just a little bit better.

[01:19:33] And it showed right there as we see the MVP crass on the tree.

[01:19:37] And that is some beautiful style line.

[01:19:39] Yeah, listen, I mean, crass, you know, plays such a great role

[01:19:42] no matter what one of the best maintenance in this game.

[01:19:44] And we saw it come to light.

[01:19:46] like there was even little things that, you know, we didn't get a lot of

[01:19:48] Glartrucks out of mellow, but they would time the walls to release at the right

[01:19:51] time, trying to just do all the micro-daming. And that's what I think,

[01:19:55] it sets this team apart sometimes, is they're great at macro and micro, plus

[01:19:59] they've got the mechanic ship. And it takes all that put together as one, as this

[01:20:04] team looks on to try to get the next map. Now, what's funny man is we have

[01:20:07] domination between these two last time, and it was still that close bro, so I

[01:20:11] expect this to be a series. Exactly. And then they came back, you know, when

[01:20:15] They ultimately went to museum and they took back the win, but that was obviously, you know, that was then this is now, right?

[01:20:20] These teams have done the homework. They've been looking at the tapes. They identify the problems and it's gonna reflect in the band phase

[01:20:25] We can see here the stat line across the board obviously

[01:20:28] Melophobia with that 11 saying on top of Tolena with the 13 that combination for millennia is gonna just kind of guarantee a lot of finals

[01:20:34] But it still was executed very well. Yeah for sure. You know, obviously no spoiler

[01:20:38] But they're gonna probably take this into museum of contemplation

[01:20:41] what I want to see from this is they planned on the dive.

[01:20:44] It worked with self until that comp was fixed

[01:20:46] because if you go for the Wolverine, you know,

[01:20:48] at what cost, right, should we always say that?

[01:20:49] Like, what are you allowing?

[01:20:50] And in this case, you are giving that team up to them,

[01:20:53] which is kind of the answer to what you're trying to get done.

[01:20:55] So you're gonna have to figure something out here

[01:20:58] to be able to enable your team to get that first advantage

[01:21:01] and then swap up the homework.

[01:21:02] They play flawless, obviously,

[01:21:04] the last time they played swamp,

[01:21:05] this is when they won pretty cleanly,

[01:21:07] but not an easy answer to do the same thing twice,

[01:21:09] especially when they're ready.

[01:21:11] They know their weakness, or at least with this matchup.

[01:21:14] Yeah, and that could have been a totally different story.

[01:21:15] Obviously, we saw that portal.

[01:21:16] I think you called it out beautifully.

[01:21:17] That was just a little unnecessary.

[01:21:19] They ended up making the change to comp.

[01:21:20] But again, I think a lot of folks

[01:21:22] maybe see that from the outside looking in and they say,

[01:21:24] oh, you know, why did Winnie portal?

[01:21:25] Why would he do that?

[01:21:26] I'm sure, and I guarantee you,

[01:21:27] the comps were portal, portal, portal.

[01:21:29] It just happened to be a clean sweep

[01:21:31] after they had calmed for the portal.

[01:21:33] And at that point, you're kind of in trouble.

[01:21:34] You really just don't have a way to get back there,

[01:21:36] even when you have all the advantage,

[01:21:37] and they paid for it.

[01:21:38] So just some clean play from swamp, some slight mistakes

[01:21:41] and just understanding of how that fight was going to go

[01:21:43] from the side of 100 thieves.

[01:21:44] It could have been a very different story.

[01:21:45] Both of these teams are evenly matched right now,

[01:21:47] and I can't wait to see what we're looking at in terms

[01:21:49] of map and how it's going to shake down here.

[01:21:51] Hey, Dan, we create power, comes great responsibility,

[01:21:53] and that portal can quite literally be the way

[01:21:54] that these teams win.

[01:21:55] But yeah, it's just that.

[01:21:56] For sure.

[01:21:57] We've all been there.

[01:21:57] It's tough.

[01:21:58] You kind of feel like, you know, you're the first to die,

[01:22:00] and then you're like, do I go portal back?

[01:22:02] Like, how much do I trust your team?

[01:22:03] You see another person fall, and then self gets like three

[01:22:05] I don't know when you're going to go. Okay. Well, yeah, bummer.

[01:22:07] And that could have been the difference because they have the

[01:22:09] Olds ready to go. But hey, these two strategists played much more

[01:22:12] clean, especially that first round. Valentina. Absolutely.

[01:22:14] Vibing out. Let's go, Queen, as they are ready to rock in a

[01:22:18] roll of this band phase again, we got Wolverine to kick us off

[01:22:21] first. Obviously, we're going to see where we're going to be

[01:22:23] taking it via the location of this beautiful round number two

[01:22:27] between the two. And are you surprised?

[01:22:30] Not surprised at all. This is where the win came in last time

[01:22:32] for a hundred thieves, rinse and repeat.

[01:22:35] I will say the angel on this map looked really strong.

[01:22:37] There were some strong picks across the board,

[01:22:38] but they were able to hold them point one.

[01:22:40] I'm not sure that will necessarily be the case

[01:22:41] is I know they've done their homework.

[01:22:43] Like we just talked about swamp is for sure

[01:22:45] looking at the tapes from this last matchup

[01:22:47] is that is where they had that big issue.

[01:22:49] So we'll see what it looks like, buddy.

[01:22:50] I mean, the band phase has been very different so far.

[01:22:53] I have no doubt it's going to continue to be

[01:22:54] because it, you know, that new pathway for them.

[01:22:57] Yeah. Coach Fox and the team kind of hate this map.

[01:22:59] Funny enough, they're not fans of me.

[01:23:00] in a competition. I don't want to, you know, get ahead of the war, see, but I will say

[01:23:05] these need to win this. If they had a chance to secure three, man, listen, swamp is just

[01:23:10] too good at the other maps for the most part to where you don't want this to come to the

[01:23:14] game five. So got to win this year, not saying it's over if they don't, but this is definitely

[01:23:18] one where the advantage gives it to them so much. They're probably going to have midtime

[01:23:21] in their back pocket too. But yeah, either way, you highlighted it. They're going to

[01:23:25] give Mantis. I still think they're okay with days having the Mantis, especially because

[01:23:29] then that takes away a little bit of, you know, what days can do on this map. But if

[01:23:32] you're going to ban, you know, one way of the Wolverine, I don't know if you use the

[01:23:36] ban on the daredevil yourself. Do you just, you know, fear that survivability for your

[01:23:39] own backline ship?

[01:23:40] I mean, you could. I don't see why not. I'm not sure it's tricky. I'm not sure it's as

[01:23:47] much of the priority. I feel like dive is definitely still strong, but it needs to kind

[01:23:51] of be, it needs to kind of have some serious team design. You need to kind of play with

[01:23:56] that heavily you want to be going in there heavy with the, you know, the

[01:23:58] potentially the Venom or the cap and they've been a priority in the band

[01:24:02] phase as well. At least, you know, we've seen some cap and then Venom, maybe

[01:24:05] not so much, but the teams that just haven't been elected to run it as

[01:24:07] consistently. And we haven't really been seeing that kind of, yeah, we lost

[01:24:10] the full commitment snowball caught from these two teams. So I'm not sure

[01:24:13] it's ads as much of a priority, although they're both so good at the

[01:24:17] hero. It kind of changes the tone. So I'm with you. I'm kind of asking the

[01:24:20] same question to you and myself.

[01:24:21] Well, okay. So last time, you know, squeaked out of win the first one

[01:24:25] against swamps on this map because they were able to save the Angela last. Obviously buddy,

[01:24:30] not going to happen this time. They're not going to have that as the last spot, but they

[01:24:34] banned the Rocket here and the Wolverine. Those are the two picks that I want them to

[01:24:37] get out of here. Band Rocket, Ban Wolf, allow some other things and get going from there

[01:24:42] as they're going to kick off a similar state. Man, it's just going to be banned once again

[01:24:46] if we go back to history. It won't repeat itself on a swamp side.

[01:24:49] Yeah, there you go. Okay, it's Angela. That was Cyclops the last time they played on this

[01:24:53] map.

[01:24:54] Yeah, no, that's the right decision there. That was a huge factor last time around. They could early lock

[01:24:58] Yeah, they came out to say they could try to say the rocket

[01:25:01] I think rocket should be removed like you're saying by thieves because that's their necks

[01:25:04] It's gonna be the next lock guarantee to the next wave

[01:25:06] So likely gonna happen, but it might be a prio, you know, if they're still trying to shut down days

[01:25:10] They might do the dive stuff like we talked about from the last map, but maybe that's their change up

[01:25:13] I think that's where you can kind of try to shift things here if you want a different band phase and last go

[01:25:17] But then again, it was such a close match that I don't know

[01:25:20] Do you want to try to prioritize a target that may have maybe help that group company thinking maybe the low queue?

[01:25:25] But again, it's gonna be the road. I think well funny enough

[01:25:27] I was just about to say the big difference from yesterday and today is we didn't get a lot of road bands both TLC and the last time

[01:25:32] They played them now every single time hundred thieves played them last time

[01:25:35] They did do the road band and they're since here in this map because of the way you can utilize that triple vanguard

[01:25:40] I just feel like the way the days was playing that other tank role that could continue to do that

[01:25:45] They're going to continue with the plan of trying to have kind of a self dive comp and not give them the option of that

[01:25:50] So we're gonna be curious because we've talked about it these can play Rogue

[01:25:53] They they have Rogue, you know at least somewhat in the tool belt, but they've given it often as Loki's the next save

[01:26:00] You know if I'm not mistaken. They've just tried different people on Rogue

[01:26:03] I think even at one point they tried to have self on Rogue

[01:26:06] So it's like it's not as confident. I think swamp is they understand that so it's not a huge priority for them

[01:26:11] They are gonna keep that look you see this is what I was saying

[01:26:13] You know, maybe the change in the bad phase in the future would be maybe we don't think DD as much unless it you know

[01:26:18] I mean, I'm sure it's a huge threat

[01:26:19] But just the idea of their backup comp once they start beating you or once they start losing to you

[01:26:23] That seems like their go-to is that team up when it comes to trying to get Loki out there potentially

[01:26:28] But you know Memphis being gone here is going to change the story a little bit. But dude the rocket

[01:26:32] I just so I would save I would maybe save rocket here potentially because here's the thing right if you look at what they want to do

[01:26:38] Okay, nice

[01:26:38] They're gonna go with the save the rocket because here's the thing they're allowing the Star Lord this time around which this is

[01:26:43] going to be banned on the other side. I think, okay, it's Loki. They want to one side of Loki.

[01:26:45] That's understandable. You're given Star Lord over to swamp, which is where they use that last

[01:26:50] time. Obviously, we know what you can do on Cyclops too. That's also given to them,

[01:26:53] but you're just putting the belief in your own team more. Sometimes we see teams banned

[01:26:57] against other teams and that's like how the phase strategy is or just like putting your trust in

[01:27:01] your own comp. Yeah, yeah, for sure. It's, it's, it's the question of, are we getting rid of,

[01:27:07] and this was, it's funny because in the interviews, we've heard the answer from

[01:27:09] different teams to kind of say different things. It's, hey, you know, we just want to

[01:27:11] want to shut down a specific target on their team.

[01:27:13] But then sometimes the answer is also,

[01:27:15] but we want to run a specific comp.

[01:27:16] And this is a big problem for that comp.

[01:27:17] And I think that gets into the conversation

[01:27:20] that teams don't want to talk about so much right now,

[01:27:22] where they're trying to keep it more under wraps

[01:27:23] until somebody's lead over today, for an example,

[01:27:26] where it gets more serious in the tournament,

[01:27:27] where you move into maybe something like the world.

[01:27:29] So yeah, they keep that under wraps a bit.

[01:27:31] And that's the beauty of having a coach,

[01:27:32] having somebody on the stats line on your team.

[01:27:35] A lot of those decisions are made on the back end

[01:27:36] because you can just see statistically,

[01:27:38] when do we win most?

[01:27:39] when we want to spin up with certain bands

[01:27:41] that enables us to win and it gets serious, it gets crazy.

[01:27:44] Yeah, days going on in the Ultron,

[01:27:46] obviously it's gonna help out that dive, right?

[01:27:48] They have at least that damage boost they can do

[01:27:50] and prepare for the inside dive

[01:27:51] that was obviously kind of shown there from 100 Thieves.

[01:27:54] You know, kind of like when you hear on the strap pull,

[01:27:56] maybe you gear it up to T.T.J. for later.

[01:27:58] Listen, I quote Fox here,

[01:28:00] I'm not afraid of selfs Wolverine.

[01:28:01] You can't play it well.

[01:28:02] We've heard it before and time and time again.

[01:28:04] This is the time to show up and show exactly

[01:28:06] how you can play Logan, the infamous X-Men.

[01:28:08] Let's get this thing going, guys.

[01:28:09] 100 thieves open up first on the plate office.

[01:28:12] And let the games begin.

[01:28:14] Playing around the car by now.

[01:28:15] Self-cadabra on that Wolves.

[01:28:16] This guy's TTK's Emma plays really good on this map.

[01:28:18] Emma, definitely an Emma Ford map.

[01:28:20] It's kind of lane-based, really good for her side of seduction.

[01:28:23] And also this brawl in general.

[01:28:24] Delena almost finds one there quickly on the side of Gaze.

[01:28:28] But it does not work out.

[01:28:29] Will allow for the team up the side of Delena,

[01:28:32] using the Lenya there to see some charge walk.

[01:28:35] All right, yeah, let's see how they continue to go with it.

[01:28:38] They had a great whole player, it'd be nice, because they could go and use that fastball really well with themselves with Jews.

[01:28:42] Selecting not to her usual with them.

[01:28:45] Now, I'm going to try to get that kid out of my crass. Great awareness there.

[01:28:48] Avoiding of it.

[01:28:49] And right now, just trying to get things charged up to that middle front to back.

[01:28:53] TTJ being close to all eyes on him.

[01:28:55] But man, Swamp is just absolutely beaming here, locked in as crass.

[01:29:00] I found out I already have that group photo coming up.

[01:29:03] Yeah, we're going to see what that looks like.

[01:29:04] He's winning. He's going to find one, Millenia, Vinny and Self.

[01:29:07] Again, that's a lot off the rip here on the attacking side for Thieves off the back of that Sia.

[01:29:13] Looks like they're still making this work out. Everybody's going to be back. No major need for portal yet.

[01:29:18] Grazos had that strangling prison as discussed. And again, there's really no answer.

[01:29:22] It's called Sia for a reason, buddy. Like, that's exactly why you banned the first fight.

[01:29:26] Because just as fast as you can get everything else rolling, look at Forky Dog and Valentina.

[01:29:29] How far they are away and how quickly Valenia was able to get up there on their front.

[01:29:33] Absolute textbook class.

[01:29:35] They need to get close down the edge of Ultron

[01:29:37] to see what they can pop out on the ult-wise.

[01:29:38] And there's always going to be two fights on this point.

[01:29:40] With 4.12, this could be a big trance here.

[01:29:43] We're going to see what they can find, get one witness.

[01:29:46] Oh!

[01:29:46] I'm going to take that to Masterboy.

[01:29:47] Oh, that was dirty.

[01:29:48] That was so dirty.

[01:29:49] Am I going to pop shield there to stop the ultimate from Kress?

[01:29:52] That was lights out play as they now

[01:29:55] are going to be able to have ult advantage.

[01:29:56] But the first one that goes down is going to be Kress himself,

[01:29:59] who's going to make sure that works out.

[01:30:01] And we see some combination of strangling prison.

[01:30:02] Gonna press forward or they're gonna be able to retake this point.

[01:30:05] Dey's able to drop back, Tiki holding on for now, nobody falls yet, it's a miracle.

[01:30:09] The tackle out of the sky is huge!

[01:30:12] So, so, Winnie and Tiki are gonna find two more and they might keep this moving here.

[01:30:17] Aw, straight out of the handle planted bro, that was such a huge counter to what was gonna be one of the best combos in the game.

[01:30:23] Tiki pumps with a dynamare form.

[01:30:26] Dey's get out of here, he's there from the ultron, Slyke's inciting it, it's a miracle they don't have this point yet.

[01:30:30] Wow.

[01:30:31] This is insane.

[01:30:32] How are they able to sustain this even more as the amplifier comes up, what gives them

[01:30:37] the linea?

[01:30:38] So I want to find that pick.

[01:30:39] This is certainly not going to give them the rest of the wheels to go on and on, round

[01:30:42] and round.

[01:30:43] As the toddlers say, open up these gates, Jim.

[01:30:46] That's both teams just being really comfortable collecting comms there.

[01:30:50] There's no other if-hands-or-buts about it.

[01:30:51] Great portal to get back, and they played textbook around that portal.

[01:30:55] Nobody went down.

[01:30:56] They were diving back in on the touch, rotating touch on a point, going back into the spawn

[01:30:59] to get healed up and they actually ended up getting almost everyone back through

[01:31:02] portal but on the other answer thieves didn't panic about that they didn't worry

[01:31:06] they essentially just drop back played slow got an ult made it work and they

[01:31:10] took over point well done.

[01:31:11] Yeah man that last damn was epic still talking about it's a

[01:31:14] limit because another pick so the Staggers are gonna continue now and that's

[01:31:17] always great here but what another podium does continue to offer the same

[01:31:22] advantage to his team taking a look here legendary close to it they did at the

[01:31:25] pop let's see on the last fight to win it so we're gonna have to essentially

[01:31:29] We're going to see Krazz being engaged in just a moment here, does have that feast looking at the back line.

[01:31:43] Again, the idea for this dive stuff, especially when you're running something like Venom and Morva's solo dive format, is just going to be playing on that card, ensuring it doesn't move, buying as much time as you can.

[01:31:52] I'm still moving, it's only that much and here goes the engage.

[01:31:55] Let's see if that original first works out up in the sky, Gaze is in that combo, but still, well done by Thieves to stay healthy.

[01:32:01] Yeah, I mean, there you have another rotation that you usually see over here from the eyes of SWAT Gaming, but does not matter.

[01:32:06] That's the frontline, gets it done, the big boys.

[01:32:09] And Mag and Vittim, the early exits of that traffic jam.

[01:32:13] Taking a look back, you know, they got it to hill, you got 2 minutes 20.

[01:32:16] As you know, shit, this is always that point, right?

[01:32:19] How can you get to this point two and you have to get two very quick hits and wins and have them kind of fall at the right timing as well

[01:32:26] When it comes to portal play and all Valentina you can go ahead and copy get the cars flying deal and loaded

[01:32:31] Let's see if they pull the Lepopoeia is going to try that the answer

[01:32:34] Wow, I'm bouncing up to that is a huge pick you get rid of the open to do that so well played sometimes

[01:32:40] No, you actually go will commit even through after going down, but if gambit falls mid-all does delete for the whole team

[01:32:46] So great priority there by Valentino who was just a millimeter away from that right side escape for key you back on that rocket as discussed

[01:32:55] Because you still have three or four answers to what you swore gaming has nothing to right like this

[01:32:59] Is exactly how you close out point two such a hard point to do but what do you even have and this can be even tougher?

[01:33:03] We got started or Peter Peter violence now as it's gonna be there's a take ship

[01:33:08] Yes, you know, it was millennium lose my mind here, but yeah, that was a great attack on point two

[01:33:13] I mean, I'm surprised here a hundred thieves. I mean they're looking so strong

[01:33:17] That is a very difficult point to push through and they got that first pen of the card

[01:33:21] I it should never make it that far that early on it took point one over and instead

[01:33:25] Oh, it's because they actually use portal typically what you'll see a swamp try to portal early to hold it tight

[01:33:30] But the cart was able to turn around that first pen and almost make the second pen before the fight even started

[01:33:35] And that just makes it so on these later fights

[01:33:37] They get ever more value scooching the cart forward towards the point

[01:33:40] They have a ton of time here for point two.

[01:33:42] He's looking good.

[01:33:43] I thought that was Vinny, dude.

[01:33:44] I was kind of called that out because I think Vinny in mid-fight kept the point.

[01:33:47] Like, that's so important, right?

[01:33:48] You kind of have to try to allow the wheels to keep going.

[01:33:51] It's such huge awareness.

[01:33:52] Talking about micro-macro play, the beauty of the details.

[01:33:55] That's exactly what you want to see here.

[01:33:56] If you want to try to punch the ticket to that second place,

[01:33:58] now going into our chance to take the first,

[01:34:01] that was a different situation once again.

[01:34:03] We're going to have to self-dislike some dice.

[01:34:04] Now, we're going to find this biggest value this time around.

[01:34:06] does find the slash and a dash and ship I mean they are just the Israel revolving door to the

[01:34:11] spotter room right now yeah this is looking really clean obviously tkk moving forward using that

[01:34:16] diamond form but you might be saying why tkk is holding charge right now folks make sure if you're

[01:34:20] playing emma you do that it's very very smart and I start still at 70 was able to get the touch there

[01:34:25] to buy another four seconds before the sharp first down once again that's expo top level emma

[01:34:29] play smart play there I can really see a royal flush in just a moment yeah into the legend there

[01:34:34] Delina, you want to be a legendary DPS in this scene,

[01:34:36] we're now to time to prove the close-off.

[01:34:38] Point number three is going to find the fast of the day.

[01:34:39] Find another one.

[01:34:40] There goes the backline of Porky.

[01:34:43] Make it three, Chef.

[01:34:44] Delina, mix, keep on.

[01:34:45] Volume all the way up.

[01:34:46] He's jamming.

[01:34:48] They're really smart.

[01:34:48] They're a good combination, keeping the aggro.

[01:34:50] Swamp has a ton of ults.

[01:34:51] They've got to get in there and commit them quickly.

[01:34:53] But when you're forced to use them early,

[01:34:55] it might lead your demise.

[01:34:57] Day C here up in the sky with a galactic legend.

[01:34:59] Will this work out on the return?

[01:35:01] The Ruby rage goes out.

[01:35:02] It doesn't seem to land either, so a lot of commitment to nobody going down the lane,

[01:35:06] you're gonna start up in the sea, a TTK, is trying to get somebody with a Sinanix seduction,

[01:35:11] matched right back by 4K in the visible boundary, still all the bandits with a Sinanix swamp,

[01:35:15] and it looks like they will retake this.

[01:35:16] My gosh, man, I get these, we said it needs to win this map, I mean, and they are doing

[01:35:21] everything for it, this is one of the harder point carries to cap, good answer back from

[01:35:25] swamp to get back into this thing as Scatter finds the late stagger there as they, it's

[01:35:29] just gonna push on him.

[01:35:30] 34 seconds there, you know what to expect here, right?

[01:35:33] Portal play may have been a little bit of a weird one there

[01:35:36] on Kakoa, but they have that in the back still as well.

[01:35:39] Augumoto as well, they do so much of a defensive effort.

[01:35:42] This is actually gonna be a near possible cap

[01:35:44] if you're under these shims.

[01:35:45] We'll see if they get a master class in.

[01:35:47] Yeah, it's gonna be tricky.

[01:35:48] They will have portal play still on and available there,

[01:35:51] but Vinny with the fees,

[01:35:52] the goal here is to try to find Valentina if possible,

[01:35:55] with that all it's available.

[01:35:56] It's gonna be important because if they get

[01:35:58] a strong rage and royal flush here,

[01:36:00] When they have Kras as an answer and Scatter with the I to make a play, there's just a lot to handle.

[01:36:05] There's no response in terms of all it's just yet.

[01:36:07] Midi at 80, Valentino though going to be fighting the first pick out of TTK.

[01:36:11] Expect that portal back and we're going to see now.

[01:36:13] It's just all about stalling here for Vinny, who's looking for anyone to try to get some of that over health.

[01:36:16] Has the moment, and his hands still go and finds two.

[01:36:20] This is not over yet, but the I have a motor. What a counter here.

[01:36:24] Should be enough for OT to start taking. I do not believe the portal can get there.

[01:36:27] And what a defensive swamp at the last point.

[01:36:30] Oh, and it was so close to might be blubbing open the eye right into daredevil there to shut that down

[01:36:36] Self-getting both man if they would have just had I mean I'm talking it was a mere second

[01:36:40] It had been on the way because of how fast you can hold it on the front one little sad that you know

[01:36:44] Obviously you couldn't have dragged that out a little longer if you're winning with that ultimate

[01:36:48] But I mean everyone focused they knew it ship. I'll say though doesn't matter buddy

[01:36:52] That was a great push if they want to win anyway, you can't allow them to get that far, right?

[01:36:56] Did you might as well say that was the full lane?

[01:36:59] Let's go ahead, do our job and do what we do best in this map.

[01:37:02] Yeah, we've seen far more holds on point two

[01:37:03] than we've ever seen touching point three.

[01:37:05] And especially going that far in point three

[01:37:07] is like we were talking about you early, portal point three,

[01:37:10] if you can just a five time right outside the door,

[01:37:12] if it's worth it to get there.

[01:37:13] But yeah, shout out to these.

[01:37:15] And it's like a really insane attack there.

[01:37:17] You see the stat line on the screen.

[01:37:18] And the line is really showing up here

[01:37:20] with that combination of the region where we'll flush

[01:37:22] find a 10 final self with nine.

[01:37:24] And a great job on that dual scroll.

[01:37:26] Yeah, man, Dolin is getting these opening picks so great,

[01:37:28] and Self is getting those back half ones, right?

[01:37:30] So it's just a perfect go back and forth duo.

[01:37:33] TGK, we always know what to expect from him,

[01:37:35] obviously not having the angel,

[01:37:36] which is what he does prefer on this map.

[01:37:38] Just stop and slow it down a little bit,

[01:37:40] and we'll see what they can continue to do

[01:37:42] on the defensive side.

[01:37:43] They play this really good last time,

[01:37:44] and as they play defense,

[01:37:46] they like to kind of look into the atom roll and whatnot.

[01:37:49] Loki's sometimes devolved in that.

[01:37:50] Loki's gonna be banned at the moment,

[01:37:52] but hey, they always allow the rope.

[01:37:54] You're saying, go ahead and play the Southern BA, and Selphie's going to pick up the Assignment.

[01:37:59] Yeah, we talked about that in the picked ban, that Selphie's been more so the answer to pull out

[01:38:04] the side of Rogue, who's definitely strong in that team-up.

[01:38:07] We'll see if it works out for them on the triple line, and since they don't have that Wolverine to counter it,

[01:38:10] it's even more dicey, he could copy up there, going to be able to use that Ironwood wall.

[01:38:14] So we'll see that get placed down in just a moment.

[01:38:16] Playing Barry Agro on the front line, but he's deleted out of the sky.

[01:38:19] Goodbye to Selphie.

[01:38:21] Yeah, just I guess he's just not respeaking to the fourth degree and hollow speedo season

[01:38:26] We got the shotgun out as punters just concede all the delays on Captain America lately

[01:38:31] He's gonna show what he can do here for the back line as Melofobia pulping and jumping out a

[01:38:35] K and finding more

[01:38:37] Backline and the front line if you will be seen more pressure and damage

[01:38:41] Oh, okay, I like this angle that they're looking towards up here actually

[01:38:45] I don't know if you can sit up there where that would be a spot

[01:38:47] I didn't know about.

[01:38:48] Metaphobia puts more damage up.

[01:38:50] You can see that just all charges a hold.

[01:38:52] It's pretty even surprisingly,

[01:38:53] but Swamp definitely has advantage in this next fight.

[01:38:56] Yeah, for sure.

[01:38:57] I mean, I'll just say a lot of this is gonna rely on

[01:38:59] Malinia, she was first bolted.

[01:39:01] My gosh, I mean, with winning down,

[01:39:02] this is all the responsibility now.

[01:39:04] Malinia's gotta stay alive, keep the team healthy,

[01:39:06] and even if Vinny do the ol' try to stay alive thing,

[01:39:09] which is gonna be a little tougher,

[01:39:10] because I know when I play my Venom game,

[01:39:11] I ban that Punisher, that shotgun is lethal,

[01:39:14] but TTK, once again, opens up the door

[01:39:16] with mother herself, so he knows best as the,

[01:39:19] okay, the chance going out early

[01:39:21] without breaking the shield is one choice,

[01:39:22] passing the back out, and okay,

[01:39:24] Chip, they reestablished the ground.

[01:39:27] Yeah, it's all about taking space

[01:39:28] with the, or when you use sonic seduction like that.

[01:39:30] Sometimes it's a good answer for things like Star Lord,

[01:39:32] like magic, some of that dive stuff, even DD,

[01:39:35] but if they don't have that on the team,

[01:39:36] if they're running something more traditional

[01:39:37] front to back, don't be afraid to use that to walk forward,

[01:39:39] force up shields, and just let your duelists do their thing.

[01:39:41] So great retake of space,

[01:39:43] but look at the amount of ults here on swamp,

[01:39:45] Well, if you're starting up self trying to get that ultimate big play we'll see how it works.

[01:39:49] Alrighty, here it goes. All the guns out, bullets with the name.

[01:39:52] Foky's gonna go in and go up to space on the airlines there.

[01:39:54] Self finds one with TGK. Deleta has more than the Redbacker Vinny.

[01:39:59] And that is what they showed last time they fought on this map.

[01:40:03] Alright, this is their hometown court.

[01:40:05] They know that they could have won the domination.

[01:40:07] They'd go up 2-0 because they feel so confident on how they play on this favorite map of many teams.

[01:40:13] But Thieves show why. This is one of their best.

[01:40:15] And they still got four ults to use though, buddy.

[01:40:17] This is gonna be a tough defense to hold.

[01:40:19] Yeah, they did a good job maintaining presence there.

[01:40:21] Like they didn't panic.

[01:40:22] They held on to the ults and said,

[01:40:23] all right, we'll win the next fight.

[01:40:24] But the idea now, itself,

[01:40:25] is gonna try to use that last hand

[01:40:26] to pull Forky out of all.

[01:40:27] Potentially, they can force it early with Vinny here.

[01:40:30] Vinny's trying, got a land,

[01:40:32] gets the feast out, looks at the back line,

[01:40:33] but does not force the boundary.

[01:40:35] Really good patience from Forky Dog.

[01:40:36] Who knows, it's not worth it.

[01:40:38] Now Vinny is actually gonna be the first one to go down

[01:40:40] that BRB for Millennium.

[01:40:41] Maybe a little too out in the open there is going to be deleted as well and still holding on to every single

[01:40:47] Up we saw a swap start this fight with

[01:40:49] I mean the minimum is just such a tough to play in the potter shot

[01:40:52] I hope you're expecting it you know mellow doesn't play a lot of punters or caps always do well

[01:40:56] We seem you know you play a lot of that

[01:40:59] Scatter back find self route the ramp even with this portal back calling one by one

[01:41:03] Well, it does get that res out though. It's just gonna give them a chance of time is ticking 1.39. Look at the black ship

[01:41:09] Nice body back there, well done by Scatter.

[01:41:12] He's taking the height, just have that eye, it could be big.

[01:41:14] It's landing on the back line, the lead up is gonna fall.

[01:41:17] Forking trades with another T.T.K.

[01:41:19] Takes out another foe, be able to see.

[01:41:20] He's now there for thieves, and T.T.K.

[01:41:23] Gonna find three, says not up in here with 30 seconds on the clock.

[01:41:28] Time to carry with the K, man.

[01:41:29] T.T.K. gets three down and out, and this is what makes this team different.

[01:41:34] Wow.

[01:41:35] No, 100th ease relies on this front line.

[01:41:39] On the front line, but the back is heavy.

[01:41:40] TCK continues to show why he is so scary here on the sticks,

[01:41:44] as you say best, buddy.

[01:41:46] We got a crackly impact.

[01:41:47] We've got the cars ready to pull, but up in the air

[01:41:49] is to me the legend of the thieves that took over

[01:41:51] that top dual spot for the org.

[01:41:53] Winnie has the cars to fly.

[01:41:54] You ready for this one?

[01:41:55] Yeah, it is going to launch quickly.

[01:41:57] The rest goes back on a penny.

[01:41:59] He goes down fast.

[01:42:00] TCK's also not on a lot of front line.

[01:42:01] Let him go.

[01:42:02] He's going to be able to take out two.

[01:42:03] It's back and forth here.

[01:42:05] Great movement to be able to find two even through the chaos 40 HP and a dream here still maintaining that

[01:42:10] Oh, I like forky gonna clean up the Lena. This is a back in for a trade fast

[01:42:15] But swap looks like they're maintaining for now and these are just biting time jumping back into a doorway playing more bunker

[01:42:21] They're looking for this. Oh

[01:42:24] Down and a hundred thieves are gonna take this thing home

[01:42:28] And that was the pimp's up aggression from Cyclops coming to the game from that ball braids slamming down every ounce of that

[01:42:33] win the back ship. We are seeing the exact answer that we saw last time these two teams met.

[01:42:38] It was one to one at this point. We're here once again. Wow, coming me excited, dude. This looked

[01:42:43] up to the high. What a battle here again on museum multiple moments. I thought Swamp was going to be

[01:42:50] able to push through but fees just making the right decisions clutch plays at the right time.

[01:42:53] Well done by TTK there at the end to find that three piece and even better at the final fight

[01:42:59] for the back line to just stay composed even after losing two vanguards early and then the

[01:43:03] Rez comes through to bring one back and Vinny was able to hold on, TTK got back to the fight.

[01:43:07] What a battle here and this is what we love to see 1-1 on our first matchup today folks.

[01:43:12] We will be right back with you with more right after this break.

[01:46:33] I'll see you tomorrow

[01:46:41] I'll see you tomorrow

[01:48:33] And all those lighting souls, buddy, yeah

[01:48:36] Across the world, I see you standing in my way

[01:48:40] I remember the time, the place we used to fight

[01:48:43] The sun and moon and time, I wonder

[01:48:47] But when it was a time that we were friends

[01:48:51] I was falling in shadows, moving and yes

[01:48:54] That's our husband for me, I think you're out

[01:48:57] We are standing out for a luxury, you can burn

[01:48:59] The world that shines behind your way, on my knee

[01:49:03] Do you remember who you really are?

[01:49:07] Show me that you are still the only one for me

[01:49:10] I'll be waiting for you

[01:49:12] Let me in, I'll make your trust

[01:49:15] We've been up with this thin smash

[01:49:17] Keep your nose down and roll

[01:49:19] We're on the rich man's side again

[01:49:21] Your love's empty and right

[01:49:24] And I'm not my toll, but you're always there

[01:49:27] Everyone can tell about us

[01:49:29] We are rivals to the end of the world

[01:49:33] We are flesh, we're not a weapon

[01:49:36] We will fight, we'll see the cross times

[01:49:38] There is blood, you are right

[01:49:41] There is blood, there is blood

[01:49:43] Yeah!

[01:49:55] You see the dawn, the flames burning brightly

[01:49:58] Shining one nose and the reason he is

[01:50:01] Across our time, I see you turning left sides

[01:50:05] And do you see now our time, our time we can still fight

[01:50:09] Like the wind in front of the wind

[01:50:11] And I don't know more than how it's the only time your heart is mine

[01:50:17] Light has fallen, darkness frozen

[01:50:19] Yes, we were born destiny and fate

[01:50:22] Two days, smiling for the betters of the future

[01:50:24] Breaking the streets, now you're going, fighting my pain

[01:50:28] And when you wake up, I'll find your pride

[01:50:31] Raining up in this endless mass, you and girls are no more

[01:50:34] Before the rest of the turns are dead

[01:50:37] The above is the end

[01:50:39] The light of life is gone

[01:50:41] The morning's warm

[01:50:42] But the above is the end

[01:50:44] That's how it works

[01:50:45] We can fight for something

[01:50:47] Until the end of time

[01:51:07] Show me that you are the only one left now

[01:51:18] Just run me, I'll be waiting for you

[01:51:21] Wait a moment, your hands hold mine

[01:51:25] Do you hurt, no pain for you?

[01:51:28] Can you feel it, it's marching out?

[01:51:30] And it's unleashing again

[01:51:33] Yeah, I'll make you rise, raise it up,

[01:51:36] You'll stand smashing through the tunnels

[01:51:39] Over in the splinters and air

[01:51:41] We are rivals to the end, and I stand

[01:51:44] I'll make you rise, hold on to your powers

[01:51:47] No, I'm the devil's

[01:51:49] We are rivals to the end, and I stand

[01:52:33] The magic of getting longer

[01:52:36] I hear a scream

[01:52:38] If you look for me here and there

[01:52:40] The moonlight shines on me

[01:52:42] Let's start, let's go

[01:52:44] I'm so nervous

[01:52:46] I'm so thankful for you

[01:52:49] Who will be like me?

[01:52:54] Wait a little longer

[01:52:56] Don't be dead

[01:52:58] Don't fall, you have to get up

[01:53:02] I don't know where it's going

[01:53:04] I'm going to tell you

[01:53:08] Sing a high-pitched song

[01:53:11] I'm going to throw you into the cold

[01:53:14] I'm going to walk well, I'm going to dance

[01:53:16] I'm going to fly, fly, fly

[01:53:20] I'm going to fly like a bird

[01:53:23] I'm going to fly to us, I'm going to fly

[01:54:02] Oh yeah

[01:54:32] You're the one I'm looking for

[01:54:36] I'm singing a high-pitched song

[01:54:39] Just love, come down, we don't give a damn

[01:54:42] Just hold me down here, just look at me

[01:54:44] I'm gonna be down, baby, you know what I'm saying?

[01:54:48] I'm gonna love, I'm gonna make a bang

[01:54:50] If you fly to us, and make me laugh

[01:54:56] Every moment I look at you

[01:55:00] To kill me and him

[01:55:01] If you like me

[01:55:04] You and I

[01:55:06] We're the perfect

[01:55:08] The leader

[01:55:10] Both the worlds

[01:55:11] Is in our hands

[01:55:14] We're the best

[01:55:15] We're the best

[01:55:16] We're the best

[01:55:18] We're the best

[01:55:19] We're the best

[01:55:20] We're the best

[01:55:22] We're the best

[01:55:23] We're the best

[01:55:25] We're the best

[01:55:28] If you wake up

[01:55:36] I'll be there

[01:55:45] If you wake up

[01:57:58] That's what has come for me to say to you all

[01:58:01] We are standing on for our last reunion

[01:58:03] Break this shit down into a mess

[01:58:05] Come with me

[01:58:07] Do you remember who you really are?

[01:58:11] Show me that you are still the only one for me

[01:58:14] Only you wait for you

[01:58:16] We're gonna open your eyes

[01:58:19] We're gonna keep this sense smashed in those eyeballs

[01:58:23] Before the wrist turns on yet

[01:58:25] The unforeseen begins right then

[01:58:28] And then your mind holds onto your powers

[01:58:31] Now, in seconds

[01:58:33] We arrive to the end of time

[01:58:37] We will flash the water where we'll fight

[01:58:41] Wishing across the end space

[01:58:43] For you and my designated time

[01:58:55] I see the dawn, the flames burning brightly

[01:59:02] Shining, one nose, then the breeze and the hips

[01:59:05] Of course, all time I see you turn in the sights

[01:59:09] And as you see now, our time, our time

[01:59:12] We can still fight, like the wind and the fire

[01:59:15] And when there's no more, then now is the only time

[01:59:17] Your heart is mine

[01:59:20] Life has fallen, darkness frozen

[01:59:23] Yes, if I'm born, that's the me and me

[01:59:26] Two days, nothing but a burst of future

[01:59:28] Raise the stakes, leave the money, fight with me

[01:59:32] And when you're ready, gotta have a match of pride

[01:59:35] Raise me up, no reason, smash in the front door

[01:59:39] Before the risks, the turns are clear

[01:59:41] The above will do the end

[01:59:43] What is that I might enjoy more?

[01:59:46] Welcome to your proper spell

[01:59:48] Get out of us, we are rivals of them

[01:59:51] And I will be hangin' behind

[02:00:23] All he thinks we're

[02:00:26] Waiting up in your hands

[02:00:28] Holdin' that deep heart

[02:00:30] Look inside you

[02:00:32] Can you feel it?

[02:00:33] The smacks in you

[02:00:34] That it's a

[02:00:35] Unleash it

[02:00:37] Wake up

[02:00:38] Right back to your first reason

[02:00:40] Just in slashing

[02:00:41] Good times for us

[02:00:43] The one I'm in

[02:00:44] This winter's gonna end

[02:00:45] Hey, we are

[02:00:46] Rightful to the end

[02:00:47] And I said

[02:00:48] I've had enough

[02:00:49] Mind's holdin' me

[02:00:50] Your powers

[02:01:21] Oh, yeah

[02:01:23] I'm gonna fly high

[02:01:26] I'm gonna go up the sky

[02:01:30] Oh, yeah, oh, yeah

[02:01:32] I'm gonna get you when you come

[02:01:35] I'm gonna get you when you come

[02:01:37] I'm gonna get you when you come

[02:01:40] I'm gonna get you when you come

[02:01:42] If you find me standing here

[02:01:44] I'll light up the light

[02:01:46] Let's start, let's go

[02:01:49] I don't know what I'm gonna do

[02:01:51] I'm gonna go to the end of the world

[02:01:53] I don't care, I'm gonna be like this

[02:01:58] I'm gonna wait a little longer

[02:02:01] How be that?

[02:02:03] I have to wake up until I fall

[02:02:06] I can't go anywhere

[02:02:09] I have the power to be with you

[02:02:12] I'm gonna sing a high-pitched song

[02:02:16] I'm gonna throw my heart away

[02:03:18] How do I thank you?

[02:03:21] Who's going to take me out without a breath?

[02:03:26] Wait a little longer

[02:03:28] Oh baby

[02:03:30] I have to get up as soon as I fall

[02:03:34] I'm afraid I'm going to get hurt

[02:03:36] I'm only staying with you

[02:03:40] I sing high-pitched songs

[02:03:43] I'm going to throw a coin

[02:04:16] And I won't help

[02:04:18] Throwing a gun, throwing a gun

[02:04:20] Throwing a gun, throwing a gun

[02:04:23] Underneath the night, where are you?

[02:04:27] What a warm, warm, like a brand

[02:04:29] You fly to us, when you wake up

[02:04:40] Underneath the night, where are you?

[02:06:46] Standing in my way

[02:06:48] I remember the time, the place we used to fight

[02:06:51] When some day, moments, I wondered

[02:06:55] What better words to tell them, people were correct

[02:06:59] I had a falling shadow swimming in the woods

[02:07:02] As I was going to sink you out

[02:07:05] The arms that now pour in the street, you can breathe

[02:07:07] But she's mine to wear, come fight me

[02:07:11] Do you remember who you really are?

[02:07:15] Show me that you are still the only one for me

[02:07:18] I'll be waiting for you

[02:07:20] Playin' in the night when I jump from this racing

[02:07:24] With a sense flash in those circles

[02:07:27] From the wrist, my turn to the head

[02:07:29] The other side will still be the right turn

[02:07:32] When I turn my toes

[02:07:34] Your power's now up and stop us

[02:07:37] We arrive to the end of time

[02:07:41] Welcome back and thank you for hanging with us to the extended break.

[02:07:46] The issues are behind us with the biggest moment still ahead with one map each.

[02:07:52] This is going to be a good one ship because let's face it, man, this is exactly how it

[02:07:56] kind of played out last time, but we could be in store for another ending.

[02:08:00] Yeah, that was a fun one to watch, man.

[02:08:02] I'm sure the audience feels the same and yes, shout out to everybody sticking with us.

[02:08:07] Dr. Strange takes a moment to look through all the possibilities before finding the solution.

[02:08:10] You know what I'm saying? But yes, dude, it was a blast some huge moments some big plays and even bigger combined ultimate

[02:08:16] So play that we know they just want to hear that Luna song one more time

[02:08:19] You know what like you just do another break and just like throw it out again like why not?

[02:08:22] Let's go up and throw up our MVP though and how that match played out obviously got to go to the

[02:08:27] TK absolutely stellar performance and listen last time ship

[02:08:32] TTT and self put on the carry pass and got it done in the lower bracket to push them through to get the land ticket

[02:08:39] now doing the same thing in their hometown map.

[02:08:41] Yeah, it just seems like he always performs here.

[02:08:44] It's very much a brawl, a Vanguard, like, perfect zone,

[02:08:47] and he just seems to always succeed.

[02:08:49] Looked really good on the Emma there.

[02:08:50] Some massive clutch moments, too.

[02:08:52] That three-piece at the end for them to take point one,

[02:08:54] or to not take point one, I guess, the retake on the defense.

[02:08:57] It was clutch. It was huge, just as huge,

[02:08:59] as that ultimate at the very end,

[02:09:01] from self to clean up the rest of the crew.

[02:09:03] Yeah, absolutely, Nate.

[02:09:04] Listen, they had an extended break as players, too,

[02:09:06] which could do so much.

[02:09:07] Remix, what have you cooked up, right?

[02:09:08] Cause the answer back last time,

[02:09:10] ended up being a quick two one on their side.

[02:09:12] Swamp Gaming though has the exact same advantage.

[02:09:14] Now all the teams flew their players up.

[02:09:16] Both these teams though are all together in person,

[02:09:18] which is definitely nice to cook up

[02:09:20] during these extended times.

[02:09:21] Take a look at the stats man, what jumps out to you?

[02:09:24] A lot of things.

[02:09:25] Self-advice 13 final,

[02:09:26] so let it with 15 and TTK with 12,

[02:09:28] gotta be at the top of the list.

[02:09:30] I mean, having a Vanguard get that many finals,

[02:09:32] typically it's not the case, right?

[02:09:33] As you'll just do more damage,

[02:09:34] you know, with more range, et cetera.

[02:09:36] big ultimates but

[02:09:38] i will say twelve uh... was huge and was a big part of that initiating a lot of

[02:09:42] the time and uh... to me that is why the mbp came through

[02:09:46] that brought also i mean when you only died four times eleven deaths from

[02:09:49] stator and days so i could put things on that in a black alright

[02:09:53] you know you can always look at that because there's like the portal heroes

[02:09:55] and stuff that just like it that your stats on but either way

[02:09:58] the latest in the life of the rocket is all that more important

[02:10:01] absolutely huge there and just agree flexible stretch back line who have

[02:10:05] It's been impressing me more than usual when they do play now. We already know where this is going to go

[02:10:10] All right. I hate to spoil it. We haven't been told this but I assume it's going to be all of the Jolly up

[02:10:14] Convergence. This is where swamp gaming loves to take it. They're dang, you're undefeatable at it outside of tlc

[02:10:21] Clearly we won't go there with how that played out. But either way it was so entertaining last time these two teams fought here ship

[02:10:28] I expect the same

[02:10:29] Yeah, I think they looked on there again that you're going to go to what feels comfortable

[02:10:33] especially at this stage in the tournament. We talked about maybe going to your unique

[02:10:36] picks. If you succeed there, this is their unique map that they seem to at least do very well at

[02:10:42] and they know different strategies should bands come through. They've got different compositions

[02:10:45] that they're comfortable on. Yeah, I have no doubt that'll likely be the pick here.

[02:10:48] Well, let's go ahead and take a look right now as we throw up the maps in the choice of swamp

[02:10:52] gaming. Again, loser will be picking the map as it's 1-1 and it is going to be at what did you

[02:10:57] know, Hall of the Jolia. Now, you know, these teams, they all have the maps of what feels comfortable

[02:11:03] to them ship and you know if you kind of take a look at in the past why this is a map that they

[02:11:07] like a lot is there's a lot of ways to play it that first point obviously pretty tough. But you

[02:11:12] can approach the second point in so many different ways whether it be dive more friend to back style

[02:11:16] with the third point just being like dang it impossible to get a lot of the times like if

[02:11:20] you get three points on this map typically it's yours. Agreed, agreed. We have seen in the past

[02:11:25] some OTs getting all the way through but yeah it's really really difficult to spawn doors incredibly

[02:11:29] close and there's really one main entry point besides a massive flank angle. That's pretty

[02:11:33] obvious if you're heading that way, but 100% with it, very hard to go all the way. And just as you

[02:11:38] called, we are here now looking forward to seeing what the teams will like to do. It looks like

[02:11:42] Swamp's going to be attacking here as we get into this band phase. And days are talking. Okay,

[02:11:46] what did I do when everything's going to be banned on my side once again? And listen, keep up the same.

[02:11:51] We know the Wolverine is going to be out of play out of pocket. We said two things that they did

[02:11:55] really well last time is they got rid of the wolf and then they made it a one-sided rocket

[02:11:59] affair right ship and so that is what they want to try to continue to highlight. They were given

[02:12:03] a row to hundred thieves that we kind of solid to success kind of for the first little bit don't

[02:12:08] think that's going to be a big issue there we'll see if they end up doing the same on this side

[02:12:12] but it is the gambit it's the wolverine and hey gambit being the first ban that's different we

[02:12:18] had mantis less. That is true that shakes it up a bit the mantis lock going to be coming in here

[02:12:22] for swap obviously off the back of that Wolverine. I don't think much is going to change here for

[02:12:26] Thieves. I liked what they did in the band phase last time more than I've seen as a whole so far

[02:12:31] into swap and I think swaps change here of pace trying to get rid of the gambits of the can combined

[02:12:35] with the star lord makes a lot of sense because the lead has just been finding so much value in

[02:12:39] that combination. Yeah remixes cooking in the lab here let's see what he's put together in this

[02:12:44] big band phase that first save going to themselves and again I mean this could open up the door if

[02:12:50] If you want Angela for your TTK, right, Mantis obviously going to be a big hit if that's going to be left open, right?

[02:12:54] I mean, got to make sure you're game plan around it.

[02:12:56] Now, I will say they're not used to having that available, right?

[02:12:59] And sometimes we see these teams that get uncomfortable, even if it's a meta choice,

[02:13:03] that they haven't had a lot of play rotation around it.

[02:13:06] And that's where these flex DPS, the speederies of the world, right?

[02:13:09] Can really play a good Mantis.

[02:13:11] Got to see if that's going to be the assignment for self.

[02:13:13] And I expect there not to be as much daredevil love because of that.

[02:13:16] Yeah, I think that's probably a good call out.

[02:13:19] You're right. There's really just a player on the team and sometimes it is, you know, for example self who maintains playing like the

[02:13:24] Ultron, the Rogue and the Mantis. So it's kind of all over the place. But a lot of the time, like you're saying, it is a duelist

[02:13:29] that drops back to that Mantis

[02:13:31] selection. Loki going to be removed here for thieves as well. I want to try to ensure that that team up doesn't get as...

[02:13:37] I mean, Crystals are so difficult to cut through if they do go to that group comp, which they're comfortable on.

[02:13:41] I don't think it's the best group map at so final point, but it shuts down the answer to every all.

[02:13:46] Oh, this is interesting dude. I thought they were gonna save either the rocket or the Wolverine believe it or not with how self

[02:13:51] Kind of rose to the occasion remember we said that you know the comments that were made about self and we saw the explanation point

[02:13:57] That he just had rocket is gone

[02:13:58] So you're gonna ban the rocket back right here unless it's saved what you're gonna say, right? So now what do you do?

[02:14:05] Okay, yeah, hey you gotta get that damage amplification to the maximum do what in the world is this last hundred thieves ban that

[02:14:12] Yeah, and this is a super ideal triple comp here for swamp like unbelievably ideal

[02:14:17] And we'll see how comfortable thieves are running against it or into it

[02:14:21] I do think if they are gonna run triple crude is very much back in the conversation for an answer

[02:14:25] But we'll see what these one. I don't think it's bad to get rid of the rocket. Yeah, they can make sense to me to remove rocket here

[02:14:31] Just to shut down your options

[02:14:32] And I think rockets just really good, but I think rockets also really good into triple

[02:14:36] So it's tough that these are gonna allow this through and not have it on their side. Yeah, I know it's a good point

[02:14:41] I mean obviously we know Ultron or days will be playing the Ultron and so at least shutting down for key dog on the rocket

[02:14:46] Enforcing a bit of a who's gonna play what you know transition, but what this does man?

[02:14:50] And we're maybe this wasn't exactly there yesterday with TLC was mellophobia gonna have to step up big time, right?

[02:14:55] You're gonna have to you're gonna have all the damage boosts in the world. How can you utilize that?

[02:14:59] We saw energy maximum damage on the leader of the X-men right now this time around

[02:15:03] We'll see them lock in as defense is first up for the thieves as they lock in and we get a Thor appearance

[02:15:10] the only time you'll see that and now we'll see how they want to handle this

[02:15:14] first bit of a point that can really go either way, but we've seen teams punch

[02:15:18] in here quickly and others stall forever. Yeah a little bit more, there's a pretty

[02:15:22] scary back lines across the board here. It's gonna be the exact same mirror of

[02:15:27] that triple, but the Vanguard line will be the difference. Krazy's very strong on

[02:15:32] cap statistically for the early side of Ignite was one of the top Vanguards in

[02:15:36] in the entire game on that hero.

[02:15:38] Scatter on Rogue is also getting through

[02:15:40] through this band phase, so I'm not sure

[02:15:42] how I feel about it landing.

[02:15:43] I guess I'll see how we feel once we see

[02:15:46] what it looks like with that Ultron drone on Cyclops.

[02:15:48] Yeah, dude, Rogue's not made available

[02:15:50] a lot for this team.

[02:15:51] And self doesn't play a lot of Mantis,

[02:15:53] or at least we haven't got to see and witness a lot.

[02:15:55] So this is a ton of new hero play on a map

[02:15:57] that definitely favors swamp gaming.

[02:15:59] How will they choose to utilize it, man?

[02:16:01] As Daze is gonna go over the team,

[02:16:02] they love to take this high ground ship.

[02:16:04] Very, you know, advantageous for this team, along the way, it's obviously the first Avenger.

[02:16:07] So they did a little bit of distraction going on the inverse high ground.

[02:16:11] You know, you always want the higher than the high, and that's right side of the place to do it.

[02:16:15] Let's keep our eyes on here, seems they're setting up for the moment, Gaze.

[02:16:19] He's trying to take that high ground, the Lepovia gonna go very aggro on his attack and look upwards.

[02:16:23] No portal play offered to try to find some value instead.

[02:16:25] The whole team, she's able to walk forward, but it's got a lot of pressure on them.

[02:16:28] Knowing that it's really about just stalling and maintaining in this conflict design.

[02:16:32] They're still gonna have drones in the major frontline.

[02:16:34] Delena able to find daze first, goodbye to the Ultron drum that's going to be on that front line moving forward.

[02:16:37] It's going to force everyone backwards, so a good pick in that moment on a priority target.

[02:16:42] And that's it, obviously at first. Typically, it's while gaming always gets through this first pick.

[02:16:47] It's very, your point very easy. I know on 100 takes the last time they did that with really no hassle at all,

[02:16:52] but Delena was unable to get the pick, he almost gets Melophobia out of there, Stigalize just barely is going to be from the Luna,

[02:16:58] from the ice behind. Now Delena again rotating, he's going to see Crasmey,

[02:17:02] Look at that headshot precision.

[02:17:03] Just getting rid of that first of agent

[02:17:05] as quick as possible.

[02:17:06] Good rotations.

[02:17:07] Both teams have playing up to the positioning,

[02:17:08] allowing that point to catch ship as much as possible

[02:17:11] before they dive in.

[02:17:12] GTK with a massive pick!

[02:17:14] Yeah, I like this pick here.

[02:17:15] Ships in over, getting a shield in front of a lot

[02:17:16] of the poke stuff.

[02:17:17] GTK on this Magneto.

[02:17:19] Seem some more play from some of the top teams on Magneto,

[02:17:21] even though you can't fucking shoot a laser.

[02:17:23] Clear the meter around.

[02:17:24] Off goes the rage of Ultron.

[02:17:25] Matchback by the Solar Surgeon to Valentina.

[02:17:28] Nobody goes down just yet.

[02:17:29] Overheld for days in the side of Swampers

[02:17:31] walk and form that now by the dance floor. But the Lenna gonna be the first to go down

[02:17:35] from a hundred thieves. A lot of altar committed as Korky starts up a dance floor of their own.

[02:17:40] But the Meteor Embers should be launched here as it's gonna be a problem. We'll see if T.T.K. hits

[02:17:44] the sky. Scatter is able to find self. Oh god season one back in the day when T.T.K. was slammed down

[02:17:51] the jammed down and this is kind of awkward right because the Lenna now for us like give up the

[02:17:54] Ruby Rage has to get the portal kind of seeing if this team is going to make it even with the pick

[02:17:57] going to commit, I like to call, slow recisions up, out, and healthy.

[02:18:01] Yes, everybody now is going to try to push back.

[02:18:03] Days to respond from the sky.

[02:18:04] Look at the focus of both the strategies to keep them up nice and healthy.

[02:18:08] And shit right now, it's the Galartrax.

[02:18:10] It's hungry.

[02:18:10] If this comes up at the stomach, absolutely full.

[02:18:13] It's a really easy point one pass to get Vinny out of here.

[02:18:15] And now the rotation looking a little bit more often.

[02:18:18] Really good play by Mello and Valentina there to get that pick

[02:18:20] out of the front line of Vinny.

[02:18:22] So has that Galartrax at the scots.

[02:18:23] Launching it now, right at the end of time.

[02:18:25] that shield really good positioning as everyone falls and that will be point one by a very clean

[02:18:31] swamp who wants to keep this momentum moving forward. Yeah, it's such a good spot for the

[02:18:36] guard shots in so many ways. The monster is out and devours the front line and more. You know

[02:18:40] what though, not a bad hold if you are the thieves obviously having to get rid of the

[02:18:44] ritty rage for the portal. You know, we would have liked that to be Vinny or whatever but

[02:18:48] either way, three minutes and thirty seconds is about a minute and a half better than they did

[02:18:51] At this point, a couple of days ago, we got the bonus up on Kras.

[02:18:55] You know why?

[02:18:56] It's because Venom and that distraction to get those cooldowns out is important.

[02:18:59] But evermore, to get that constant damage, Venom is going to be a little bit of a distraction

[02:19:03] before he hops out to help the backline appeal.

[02:19:06] Venom applying pressure there, again onto Kras.

[02:19:09] Both Alts are going to be very close.

[02:19:10] These two to this could be a big problem with that anti-scatter.

[02:19:12] Going to be the one to find the first pick onto Delena.

[02:19:14] Venom drops back, knows the team needs to reset.

[02:19:16] Delena with the rage of Ultron.

[02:19:18] Only ult available for now, but 4k is incredibly close.

[02:19:22] So is the front line of Swamp matching back by a few from Thieves.

[02:19:26] It's going to be a lot of Qs pressed here in a moment.

[02:19:28] You got to get that damage gap over to Vinny.

[02:19:29] Vinny is your time to shine.

[02:19:31] This point is not going the way you want.

[02:19:32] You're giving him all the space and pressure.

[02:19:34] But Vinny can get a huge pop in the back line if able to do so.

[02:19:37] As the minute comes up from the sky,

[02:19:39] it rains down these bushes below.

[02:19:41] There goes the show going on as 4k.Doc pushes more of you at this.

[02:19:44] With the damage gap, it's going to find Witty.

[02:19:46] Gonna collapse that symbiote Jaws right on top as TGK slams up, down goes Valentina.

[02:19:51] To predict that one ahead of time, let's not be the shielded bat.

[02:19:53] Two-point board, gotta get out the point, gotta get it up here!

[02:19:55] Thieves, two-point two.

[02:19:56] Ooh, yep, that is a great attack again by Swamp, who seemingly will not let up on the gats.

[02:20:02] And that's gonna be a clean up on the rest of the thieves who are forced into point three.

[02:20:06] They play this map so good, Chip. I mean, really, they have such an understanding.

[02:20:09] To get through that point two the way they do is incredible.

[02:20:12] would have liked a lot of different play from a specifically there maybe the

[02:20:17] front line of what Vinny could have done to stall out but either way still have

[02:20:21] that solar surgeon to let it going over to the soldier which is good this is

[02:20:24] the point this is the matchbreaker you know point two most teams are gonna make

[02:20:27] it through Shib how can you anchor up in your own hometown of a condom to keep

[02:20:32] the gates clear crashing if you can pick selfish and take now a pun early on

[02:20:37] yeah I'm a lady I gotta find out what we did trade that back again but again the

[02:20:40] Point just moving here.

[02:20:41] They keep finding their fights so late in on these tracks.

[02:20:46] Like, he really got to try to find fights earlier if he can.

[02:20:48] And it looks like Swap is not allowing that to happen.

[02:20:50] They only got one fight on point two that really mattered.

[02:20:52] And that cannot be the case.

[02:20:54] So you can just tell Swap just understands

[02:20:56] the movement of that front line, the taking that space

[02:20:58] and immediately committing on the back on the floor,

[02:20:59] they can even scooch up a little bit.

[02:21:01] It's like they're controlling all of the pacing here.

[02:21:03] It's lights out play as Valentina's holding on

[02:21:05] to that solar surgeon's ready to press that cue

[02:21:07] and walking forward.

[02:21:08] Again, I don't think they were expecting up that damage.

[02:21:10] It does not get played a lot from the fees as the guard shots comes out.

[02:21:13] No connections there.

[02:21:14] They're beginning these picks on Mello.

[02:21:15] We'd like to see them play a bit more aggressive if another pick comes through.

[02:21:18] He has a lot of cracking impact ready.

[02:21:20] Yes, the edge of the bulls are on up extermination down.

[02:21:22] Throws it as Winnie has to show with life of hope under the...

[02:21:25] If they can't be damaged after this cracking impact, there goes the brutal.

[02:21:29] They can slam down, forcing the show on their side ship.

[02:21:32] But they get what they wanted.

[02:21:34] Yeah, it's just really smart.

[02:21:35] the back line. Look back at

[02:21:39] T. T. K. and hit the delete

[02:21:41] button with that punch. Well

[02:21:42] done again. I mean, it's just

[02:21:44] back and forth here. Scatter

[02:21:45] is going to have all the early

[02:21:45] and steal from that frontline.

[02:21:46] It's going to be swamps.

[02:21:47] Fight to lose on a very

[02:21:49] defensible point three, so

[02:21:51] they're looking unreal. Yeah,

[02:21:52] I mean, this is gonna be tough.

[02:21:53] The offices can be a bit of a

[02:21:55] new so fight, but on the

[02:21:56] strategy and there's no one

[02:21:57] gonna be even close. You can

[02:21:57] obviously have to. Throw all

[02:22:00] here to continue on the hard

[02:22:01] breaker. T. K. is going to be

[02:22:03] continue on to hard breaker, TCK if you can find at least one strap and that's that.

[02:22:08] Hit Valencia would be a big slowdown for the team.

[02:22:11] That'll focus on finding video.

[02:22:12] Hello, the point guys is already gone.

[02:22:15] What are we doing?

[02:22:16] Yeah, I mean that was the idea there.

[02:22:18] Super smart play from Scatter just used that to stop the Meteor M.

[02:22:21] I think they must have tracked that was close to Meteor M also just waiting there for TCK

[02:22:25] to move forward, stealing that percentage and not allowing him to go in with that Meteor

[02:22:28] M and find any value and that's just heads up smart decision making.

[02:22:32] entire play there the entire walk from swamps in calculated and I don't think we saw a major

[02:22:37] slip up I mean that there's it's so hard to defend against this team. Yeah that's why we said that

[02:22:42] map too there at the museum was so necessary right because we kind of had a feeling that this was

[02:22:47] the way it was going to go about if anyone has a hometown map every team kind of has one right

[02:22:50] fly quest has the heart of heaven this right here is swamp gaming's and they're showing it

[02:22:55] uh you know taking a look at the staff ship what what's jumping out I mean it's it's crazy because

[02:23:00] It felt like these were playing fine as self is gonna hover the torch. I'm happy

[02:23:04] But it just they never had a fair team fight at the end is point two and three

[02:23:08] Yeah, I think you've got to show the most just like

[02:23:11] Smart play by the front line. I think Krazen scatter need love here

[02:23:13] I think scatter first off shout out to the fact you're running rogue without the team up

[02:23:17] I think Rogue's really strong right now

[02:23:18] I think she's even stronger with the team up

[02:23:19] But still in the conversation for one of the best vanguards in the game able to get up there get six finals the whole idea from swamp

[02:23:25] there was get the win on the point and then run these vanguards up as far as

[02:23:29] possible in immediately full engage the back line and that ensured that thieves

[02:23:35] only had one or two defenses on every single point that is it is so hard to

[02:23:39] escape from that and that's just because we're running triple into triple if

[02:23:42] you're faster on your vanguard line with the triple comp and you're able to

[02:23:46] control the pacing like that you win the game. Yeah they got a comp that they want.

[02:23:49] Now self is gonna be on the torch you get this nice little roof to hover over

[02:23:52] can go either side. What you want to play is more of the assassination torch. You can

[02:23:56] compliment any team if you want to play on the flank though. That more front to back

[02:24:00] it works is he's going to use that cooldown now, get the two burst down, but guess who's

[02:24:03] looking for him? Mello already knows the assignment. Do not land on those two blasts. It's going

[02:24:07] to be a one shot KO for the team. Every everybody is trying self-heal. They saw the strategy

[02:24:12] from Speedyman. They'll probably be out looking for that pick, making sure none of those

[02:24:15] strategies go down early. This is one of those characters that you can play well into this

[02:24:19] this cop as your solo duelist, a lot of damage and burst potential and that's what you need

[02:24:24] right now is this frontline is just all over your backline, driving back to try to peel

[02:24:28] for a moment and forcing eyes away and that's what needs to be done.

[02:24:30] So it looks like they're trying to find a solution to what has been a dominant swap game.

[02:24:34] And you can peel here a little bit, if you want to set him in the prisoner, just give

[02:24:37] him off for a moment, you can jump himself again, that's your best use with the 5-second

[02:24:41] cooldown or increase or decrease on the cooldown, it allows you, there it is, there's the dive,

[02:24:45] that's what I was looking for right there, he's just going to finish off the fire,

[02:24:48] It's up, just doing it by itself on the Human Torch,

[02:24:51] Johnny Scorch finds that value.

[02:24:52] Now set up the prisoner to make it tough

[02:24:54] for anyone to stay on the point.

[02:24:55] They're all gone and ship it's near impossible

[02:24:57] to portal back into this because you get set up

[02:24:59] so easily here on the torch.

[02:25:01] It makes it just a tough decision to make

[02:25:03] but they're gonna try right here now.

[02:25:05] Yeah, it's coming in that corner,

[02:25:06] facing away, likely from the targets exactly.

[02:25:09] Very well done on the portal.

[02:25:10] Textbook, they had no setup just yet for himself.

[02:25:12] He was trying to focus on Krazz with stalling

[02:25:15] and there is going to be the backline commitment.

[02:25:17] Eyes towards that back, and there's the die.

[02:25:19] Does it find one?

[02:25:19] Big strangling prisoner is able to find three.

[02:25:22] TTK is actually going to be on that group,

[02:25:24] and that's going to do it for point one.

[02:25:26] Yeah, the Predator's shuckin' to be tough to land,

[02:25:28] but not as hard, buddy, when they're all

[02:25:29] grouped up together like that.

[02:25:31] Great job in use of the torch.

[02:25:33] Again, one of the, I would say,

[02:25:35] slept on Ultimates as well.

[02:25:36] The Supernova can go absolutely crazy,

[02:25:39] especially if you're paired up with,

[02:25:40] not only the boost, but into a Strat ult with that.

[02:25:43] So, Delina on that ultron,

[02:25:46] and self-tip from plays that but with the complement roll no problem charging up

[02:25:51] your Johnny Storm let's see how they answer can you find another fast line

[02:25:54] kick. Yeah there's gonna be a ton of alts here again it's that triple back line

[02:25:58] they can just charge incredibly well and you do have something like Venom or even

[02:26:02] Grubin the front line where you just pumping those fields. Dave's gonna start

[02:26:04] for the rage of Altrant looking at millennia. Whiskey for the moment nice

[02:26:08] movement there to be able to hold on through that as it's matched back now.

[02:26:11] Well this rage of Altrant find a little more value. It does force out the dance floor so

[02:26:15] That's a net win here for Thieves.

[02:26:17] Already a Thieves, this little boundary goes up.

[02:26:19] And again, as the Tours play the number one ban I want

[02:26:21] is Angela, such a hard counter to Tours,

[02:26:23] one charge of spear to hit, you're gone.

[02:26:25] Scattergid me switch you over to that smart play,

[02:26:27] but also get through the road, Shib.

[02:26:29] But I like the value that you're getting,

[02:26:31] even in these counter kicks.

[02:26:32] So restrictions are on, Valentino Pocas,

[02:26:34] as you can now see the Super Nuffin up in the air,

[02:26:36] and they're gonna try to get the pass of it.

[02:26:37] Nothing comes, Selfie's gone already, good luck.

[02:26:40] Yeah, we might see a change up here himself

[02:26:42] as they are counter-swapping,

[02:26:43] it might need to be matched back.

[02:26:45] It looks like Fork is going to be able to fight T.T.K.

[02:26:47] Swap with a great job here.

[02:26:48] And that's just going to show you how strong of a team they are.

[02:26:50] They have other picks in their bag.

[02:26:51] They understood where their weakness was.

[02:26:53] Again, something like self on this torch,

[02:26:54] and they found something to slow it up.

[02:26:56] And no change yet from Thieves.

[02:26:58] This is kind of a problem.

[02:26:58] We keep talking about this.

[02:26:59] They answer something right.

[02:27:00] They get countership.

[02:27:01] But then they kind of swap too late.

[02:27:03] We continue to see that domination early on the second two

[02:27:05] match.

[02:27:06] Again here, they're going to kind of stall.

[02:27:08] DeLynn and self both died together.

[02:27:09] That's the time to swap off and get something new.

[02:27:11] No, they want to go ahead and stick with it,

[02:27:13] when he is forced to get the solar surgeon up TTK going to try to hit this rare

[02:27:17] group hold that we see from him obviously we already know many typically that

[02:27:20] tree now eyes on the scatter to try to keep that torch alive seeing if they can

[02:27:25] maybe get something rolling they go in and dive in just to focus on the cool

[02:27:28] downs as well as anything you know it's good play there you should try to force

[02:27:32] out freeze and walk away and is gonna be able to do that and charge up that

[02:27:34] backline again with all that HP that's the idea as regularly present is huge

[02:27:37] from TTK gonna find three off the back of that play but the stall is still very

[02:27:42] pretty much here from Swamp doing a great job making sure this thing does not move far

[02:27:47] for that moment and that's the difference right now with Swamp and 100 Thieves Swamp.

[02:27:51] Was able to fight here for a moment. Thieves first fight was right at this goal because

[02:27:54] of the engage from those vanguards. Just a little bit of a different play and understanding

[02:27:59] of this specific map. Yeah there's a lot of set up kills, the bunker

[02:28:01] side of Torch is just going to get the prison out early and again kind of just forced you're

[02:28:05] going to take an instant of damage when you enter the prison and you're also going to

[02:28:08] have that overtime effect right but you're really just looking for that first instance

[02:28:11] damage from the catwalk on it, we're going to have him kind of doing what is an interesting

[02:28:15] choice either way.

[02:28:17] Today's don't be a side of the dome going straight after that back line.

[02:28:20] Both fall and again as you just highlight the body, they now get another white most

[02:28:24] likely and that just slows down all that momentum.

[02:28:26] Yeah, minute and 41 still on the clock here for thieves.

[02:28:30] Alt advantage going to be slightly in their favor but they will have craze and forky on

[02:28:35] that combination and we know what a feast of the abyss can do when it's empowered by

[02:28:39] that dance floor keep your eyes up for that it could be a big plan that

[02:28:42] backline. Alrighty so finally we do have a little bit of the change up as stated

[02:28:49] in Millenia Winnie I mean they have all the holds to do so now right but again

[02:28:52] it's all about that point three typically teams can kind of force their

[02:28:55] will into point two and it 39 is gonna be damn near or to match but at least

[02:29:00] getting the objective done is what the goal is. Galina on the leader of the X-Men

[02:29:04] Let's move. Let's just try to move forward.

[02:29:07] Take this angle route. Again, Scottie is just such an underrated angel.

[02:29:11] It can just be such a nuisance, man, across the board.

[02:29:14] And something to let it trading up here, going to be solo on.

[02:29:17] Now that Cyclops' craze, able to find CTK's self trades with Melophobia.

[02:29:21] But again, numbers still there for Swamp who do have all the advantage.

[02:29:24] It's going to be a tough one to burst through here.

[02:29:26] It's anyone's game. It's all about this first pick now.

[02:29:28] And hopefully you ride that momentum.

[02:29:30] See who's able to make that work here?

[02:29:32] that pretty much everyone besides Melophobia should have off of the end of this next fight.

[02:30:02] I can't believe those, I can't believe they helped through that.

[02:30:05] Randy pulls out one of the invisible boundary that and for their TTK trades with Daze, or excuse me, finds Daze's self onto Valentina.

[02:30:13] Really good invisible boundary there in a clutch moment to keep people up when they were incredibly low.

[02:30:18] And now Thieves have the momentum and all the advantage Schwab used to everything.

[02:30:22] Wow, that was some good heads up play by Thieves who were able to stay healthy through some major combinations.

[02:30:27] Yeah, here comes the portal play you have the feast and the ruby to put together to see if you can get point three

[02:30:32] But yeah, I mean that he's every bit of their straddles keep alive through that as well

[02:30:36] Here comes the ruby race can I connect with the beast or combining it as well both of them are gonna fall

[02:30:40] They're gonna find two important picks at that but then you lose their leader of the fuse and the X-Men one go down to scatter

[02:30:46] Focus on Emma now. So we're gonna go ahead and get that pick and move on to point number 30 ship

[02:30:50] So they'll have the time right now. It's about finishing a minute 39 ahead is a lot obviously ship

[02:30:55] but it's doable with how this 0.1 works.

[02:30:58] Yeah, the security system's down, the windows are open.

[02:31:01] Thieves are trying to sneak in here and find a 0.3,

[02:31:04] but there is a minute and 39 still on the clock for Swamp after capturing,

[02:31:08] and they didn't even have that on their full push here on 0.3.

[02:31:11] It goes to show you how strong Swamp is, but 10 thieves ride this momentum.

[02:31:15] They started off hot here, and this last two fights, they can keep it moving.

[02:31:19] They might be able to make it happen into OT.

[02:31:21] I think back on over to the road, like the swappletip from Statter, especially in the limited skies, through the limbo.

[02:31:26] Gets that backline nuisance, which is going to allow this car to push through, right?

[02:31:29] So you've got that one here, here comes Ruby Ray.

[02:31:31] Everybody's in the hallway, Chevron! Look out as the paint is red!

[02:31:35] Lincey's going to follow, self-confined, is way to the grave, but TCK farmed up that ult, and found a combo here.

[02:31:41] Yeah, another pick there from Val onto Vinny, and those are big picks.

[02:31:45] Those were big picks.

[02:31:46] I mean, GTK, our self went down with, you know, 99% to all, but it's been crucial.

[02:31:51] And now there are going to be some alt gain from Swamp to just kind of lessen that gap

[02:31:55] and make sure they have the answers for the rage.

[02:31:57] Playing a good game right now at this point, 3-Swamp is very smart.

[02:32:01] But look at Alts here.

[02:32:02] A lot to commit, but it can be matched.

[02:32:04] He's gonna lose the ult over here to the road, and he's gonna try to funnel out the

[02:32:10] apart one close in his, and he could daygout low as the show goes on for 40 dog, kinda put

[02:32:15] this team into the third act of this matchup.

[02:32:18] See that Eve has Solar Surgeon, Samad, Rini, he pushes forward, self gone as well with

[02:32:23] his ult, so right now Shib, they've gotta rely on their pure raw talent to limit, find the

[02:32:28] opening pick from afar, hit him with the ruby rage and try to find that value, it's now

[02:32:32] the yellow ball.

[02:32:33] It's like a game of chicken here, the latter of the fight, the back of a strangling prison.

[02:32:38] It's gonna find four with T.T.K. Vinny.

[02:32:41] Gonna be able to drop Scatter, but there's still time on the touch here.

[02:32:44] Even through all of this chaos, Alts were committed. Vinny and Millenia still are holding on to Q's days,

[02:32:50] and Krazz could be a problem though. We'll maybe be able to answer back and get here.

[02:32:54] The touch should be available. All six will be ready for this fight.

[02:32:58] this fight, it's all about a 2v2 ult fest, melophobia very close to with that

[02:33:02] Ruby rage. And that visor is open, the fight is slow, it's just like that, Vinny has

[02:33:06] the man on the beast in the abyss, can't use it for the survival of Dink, and

[02:33:09] the throw down from above. Last time that I made the lead, I tried to keep the team

[02:33:12] healthy in this boundary, gotta find a pick here and the value, there goes the

[02:33:16] abyss. That's not gonna come up with anything from it. Now we're pushing forward, the aggression

[02:33:20] is to the maximum, shit. At this point, he can take this massive, he can swing the

[02:33:23] Wow.

[02:33:25] Wow, that is a huge pick.

[02:33:26] Walls are up, making it very difficult to get through.

[02:33:28] Vinny is slept here, good focus.

[02:33:30] He's got another self-training towards the back line.

[02:33:32] The point almost gets left for a little bit too long.

[02:33:35] And now, just sitting on top of it, looking for this pick.

[02:33:37] On to Kras, who does escape.

[02:33:39] The walls are still there, but they're playing around them.

[02:33:41] Trying to find the ultron.

[02:33:42] Daze goes down.

[02:33:43] This could be enough here, and it looks like thieves will take this into OT.

[02:33:47] Oh my goodness, man.

[02:33:49] The wars are out, and the thieves survive

[02:33:52] and get themselves an OT ship.

[02:33:55] And this is what you want to have

[02:33:57] on the biggest day of stage one this year

[02:33:59] in the Eastport scene.

[02:34:00] America can 100 thieves get it done

[02:34:03] with less, a full less minute and a half in this team ship.

[02:34:06] How do they roll out these gates?

[02:34:08] They go with the same approach.

[02:34:09] The torch, what do you want to see from them?

[02:34:13] I'm not sure.

[02:34:13] I think what they've got now,

[02:34:15] for thieves on the defense,

[02:34:16] I don't think they change a thing.

[02:34:18] For swamp, I'm not sure if I need a major competition.

[02:34:21] It seems like they're trying to make the right changes.

[02:34:23] I think of the last fight, but it's very difficult to come out of a door on point three when they're fully set up already with walls and really find success.

[02:34:31] I liked the rogue a lot from them.

[02:34:33] So I think that's not a bad decision.

[02:34:35] But it looks like Angel is going to be the stay here from Statter.

[02:34:37] And we already know how this is going to go.

[02:34:38] Mellophobia, going to get that.

[02:34:40] Glory trucks ready to summon from the pokeball.

[02:34:42] My man, I mean, how the big difference was last time is the Lennox got the opening pick across the map on mellow and then they kind of slowed down from there.

[02:34:48] They've got to find themselves some type of stagger to slow down because you're right man

[02:34:53] There's so many dangerous ways to approach this expect the high ground. I like the actual pick here, too

[02:34:58] That's a sexy one as he gives them plenty of options on what route they want to take

[02:35:03] Yeah, this is tough man. This is crazy

[02:35:05] I think both cops have looked strong if he both teams have looked strong on their attacks at moments

[02:35:10] There was I would say more issues on the defense or swamp than we ever their attack was lights out

[02:35:14] I don't think they needed to change the playing thieves were able to adjust

[02:35:17] I think the adjust of putting self over there on the Ultron and off the torch was the right decision

[02:35:21] I think the the the initial play on torch was nicer point one that it kind of fell off

[02:35:25] So well done on them to find a solution on the retake that they never have really done in front of us against swamp

[02:35:32] They can see the runway just got the land to play in the selfish to play both this little coverage

[02:35:37] Either way, we'll see how they want to attack this front end in 24 seconds

[02:35:41] So the big advantage is obviously we hold some economy, they're not going to have a lot of it.

[02:35:45] So we'll see if the backline is able to farm something up in time

[02:35:48] and how this portal play will work out to haunt them.

[02:35:50] So I'm going to go ahead and try to get those early poke damage.

[02:35:52] You can get this first pick from afar. Good rotation right now from feet.

[02:35:56] And I need to push up on this as Vinny now is riding the wall, looking for the backline hit.

[02:36:00] Here goes the damage amp. What can I make of it?

[02:36:03] This is here. We're just going to farm it out. It's been a little passive.

[02:36:06] It's traded here. Ttk and Kras go down.

[02:36:08] It's fine.

[02:36:09] Vanguard, there's five seconds on the touchings to come through.

[02:36:11] They cannot forget about it.

[02:36:12] Now as the touch is there, you should buy them a few seconds.

[02:36:15] You may be a portal from TTA.

[02:36:16] Yes, a portal's coming through.

[02:36:17] Vinny needs to stay healthy, and it does not.

[02:36:19] OT falling quickly is the portal we're going to get here.

[02:36:22] Two go down.

[02:36:23] This could be the hole from Swamp.

[02:36:25] They need it in this overtime.

[02:36:26] It looks like it will be, as it's

[02:36:27] going to be very difficult to stall alone on point.

[02:36:31] And Swamp are saying not today as they hold on this overtime.

[02:36:35] And that portal took an eternity, it felt like.

[02:36:37] I mean, they fall early from TCK.

[02:36:39] I thought that portal would have been back in time,

[02:36:41] but you're right, man.

[02:36:41] It's just once you lose one,

[02:36:43] and then it becomes a time issue,

[02:36:45] and that is where every second matters right on that path.

[02:36:48] Even 10 extra seconds could have been

[02:36:49] at least another fight and an old rotation,

[02:36:51] and now gonna have to play two perfection, two,

[02:36:54] I mean, we've only had one draw chip, maybe?

[02:36:58] Like, I just got to remember it.

[02:36:59] I remember it, though.

[02:37:00] Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[02:37:01] Definitely, definitely on the table, but yeah.

[02:37:04] I mean, it gets the team like swamp.

[02:37:05] team just they do what they need to do right they just find the solution they need and they seemingly

[02:37:10] stay on top of their game consistently they rarely make big mistakes so this is their moment to

[02:37:14] bounce back they have plenty of extra time on the clock because I believe it was overtime

[02:37:18] for thieves when they went through I got a double check with that in terms of production but swamp

[02:37:22] I had a minute 30 so that extra time will be here for them yeah for sure man funny enough too I

[02:37:27] think it was set in those of these wasn't it for the withdrawal I feel like it was back in the

[02:37:31] This is last year either way. This is an historic map and rivals eSports history and fighting its way once again here

[02:37:37] Just like we're at the grand finals guys. Nope

[02:37:39] We are just in match number three between these two teams starving wanting their chance at

[02:37:44] Revenge obviously thieves towards swamp and even more so swamp towards TLC now defense approach

[02:37:52] Well for me going to flex the widow

[02:37:53] I know this it might be the joke the Zaza this and that but let me tell you he actually plays widow to a good success

[02:37:58] to get that damage amp and try to puff those back 250s, will he find the chance to shift?

[02:38:04] I felt the change. Yeah, just waiting to see if anyone's going to take that hut. I actually

[02:38:08] really like that play. That's really smart. So the idea there, folks, look at the top right side,

[02:38:12] see if anyone was going to peek to try to essentially call off the comp and try to take a nice headshot

[02:38:16] there, but electing to, uh, you know, play smart there from thieves. Maybe they expected that could

[02:38:20] be happening or something like a scrim. The whole team walking forward very quick. Notice this

[02:38:24] pressure from the front lines is what I'm talking about. So threatening and it forces everyone to

[02:38:28] turn around giving your team infinite space. Swab does that like no other.

[02:38:32] Yeah and you can play differently when you have the time right? You can be aggressive. If you want

[02:38:35] you stop another fight now so you want to push them almost off the point completely. Gotta wash

[02:38:39] out. You're not even given a little bit of space necessary as now he's trying to farm what they

[02:38:44] can't stay alive through. Gotta go ahead and pop the key ultimate or abilities now. I thought he

[02:38:49] I mean, TTK's doing a good job just keeping this point contestant at this moment, shit, but this is looking pretty halfway.

[02:38:56] Yes, looking dicey again, only one tick will do it, no one's gone down yet, but I think it's a matter of time with all the percent base goodbye to TTK here,

[02:39:03] and the Clarke Trox is available to just push him off the point to guarantee it.

[02:39:06] Likely gonna be the utilization, that should do it!

[02:39:09] The charge is here, but not the one goodbye!

[02:39:11] Off the back of the Clarke Trox as discussed, really well played here by Swap Gaming on the OT.

[02:39:16] You cannot bury a team that lives in the mud ship as swamp gaming.

[02:39:21] I mean, hey, it was entertaining.

[02:39:22] A hundred thieves shout to them for making it a little bit closer.

[02:39:25] And then it once looked on the offensive approach.

[02:39:27] But man, looking sharp as ever to get their way into that grand finals.

[02:39:32] We're now down two to one in ship.

[02:39:34] I mean, that is why that first dom is ever important.

[02:39:37] And now could bite the thieves once again to be their arrest.

[02:39:41] I mean, two back to back matches when it comes to swamp gaming.

[02:39:44] Yeah, they, again, that was their map. They've looked great in that map, and now the thieves

[02:39:50] will have their selection of map coming up here to see if they can bring it to a 2-2

[02:39:54] series. Keep it locked right here. We'll catch you after this break.

[02:43:14] I've seen the past, only in shadows, warm and endures

[02:43:18] That's it, husband, for me, I think you are

[02:43:20] The arts and the world, last reunion

[02:43:23] Brazen, change, find your way, come with me

[02:43:27] Do you remember who you really are?

[02:43:31] Show me that you are still the only one for me

[02:43:34] I'll be waiting for you

[02:43:36] Bring the end, roll back your fries

[02:43:39] Crazy, have you ever sensed smash in the sun's walls?

[02:43:42] Before the wind brings the time in

[02:43:45] The earth levels in the endless light

[02:43:48] And the young minds hold on to your powers now

[02:43:51] And so does the advice you leave at the end of time

[02:43:57] We were pushed, we're not aware

[02:44:00] We were fights, pushing across time's space

[02:44:03] But you were right, there's an eternity

[02:45:42] Tides will rise and fall, be the unwavering force that refuses to wash away.

[02:46:10] undefeated as captain America's seaside Sentinel Loki seaside siren and white foxes coastal coming home costumes

[02:46:16] Available now all the way till July 31st as cap have a slightly larger hitbox in that skin

[02:46:22] It's for you to decide cause how do you feel about these skins buddy? Oh, yeah, we'll be discussing Captain America's

[02:46:28] Shield size. Yeah later in tonight's analyst desk, but yeah, I've seen a lot more white fox players Loki as well

[02:46:33] And you know man, it's been great to have these summer skins coming to the game again

[02:46:38] We said this last time they said on Twitter they like wave one. So will that mean we get a wave at two?

[02:46:42] We'll have to find out now if you're coming to write in guys

[02:46:45] Once a year ago thieves are kind of the kings of the scene the standard if you will a lot of ways

[02:46:49] But this time swamp gaming is showing exactly why they belong towards the top and in that grand finals

[02:46:55] Repeat situation against team liquid Citadel now. We find ourselves on match number four in this best of five ship

[02:47:03] And listen, buddy

[02:47:04] I mean we kind of find ourselves in the same shoes that we were in last time

[02:47:07] I think we're going to probably see the same kind of map rotation. They like their midtown

[02:47:12] I mean thieves though

[02:47:12] They've got to find a will in a way because if this goes to five bud

[02:47:15] There will be a way that they can sneak out this way

[02:47:19] Selfishly I wanted to go to five just because I'm loving that how well these teams are playing against each other

[02:47:23] They're both stepping up and they are not giving up by any sense of the word always looking for something new

[02:47:27] But the MVP gonna be going over to scatter who has played so well

[02:47:32] And I think his rogue it was game-winning throughout that whole series and I'll count the couple minute again

[02:47:36] and it was the driving factor behind why they were able to attack so aggressively.

[02:47:40] For sure. This is a player that I highlighted at the beginning of the show.

[02:47:43] It just does not get enough credit for being such a lethal off tank

[02:47:47] as these teams are getting locked in.

[02:47:50] And, you know, we did talk about and mention, as we will look at the stats in the second here,

[02:47:54] about them potentially picking Midtown.

[02:47:57] The Thieves, you know, it's just, again, it's a very solid front to back map.

[02:48:01] And we already know, funny enough, TTK on the group,

[02:48:03] But we know that they traditionally love to play friends

[02:48:06] it back and really enable some of the way that they play.

[02:48:09] But swamp last time really made it look easy against them

[02:48:13] in New York.

[02:48:15] Yeah, I mean, these stats across the board here,

[02:48:17] a lot to highlight.

[02:48:18] But at this point, it's like beating a dead horse.

[02:48:21] It's all clean.

[02:48:22] Everybody's looking good.

[02:48:23] Stats on both sides are matching up there.

[02:48:25] Delana with 14 finals right out there with Melophobia with 13.

[02:48:28] Melophobia, Sklar trucks at the end, literally game winning

[02:48:31] to an alt that came in from winning at the very last second.

[02:48:33] There's so much that I could announce some huge ultimate combinations, but either way it was really anyone's fight to lose and that overtime

[02:48:40] I'll say swamp kept stepping up

[02:48:41] But that attack side from thieves looked very strong

[02:48:44] Yeah, for sure in days gotta give it there

[02:48:46] You know that was you know somewhat of the weekend in PLC and kind of in the map that they did end up dropping even

[02:48:51] Somewhat in that domination but really client high on ultron there and against what you know self was doing and what they could do

[02:48:58] You know it's gonna be tough to kind of handle but either way man

[02:49:01] And I think, you know, it comes down to the chess game, right?

[02:49:04] Like, how do you handle this big band phase?

[02:49:05] We said going into it, we really liked Swamp's game plan

[02:49:08] after the extended break.

[02:49:09] Really felt like they were ready to roll with the comp that

[02:49:12] was given to them.

[02:49:13] And then they took away the gambit,

[02:49:15] which was kind of starting to bite them.

[02:49:16] How crazy is it, shit?

[02:49:17] We went from teams giving thieves gambit

[02:49:20] because they did not fear them to, OK, even Swamp is like,

[02:49:22] we've got to ban it.

[02:49:24] Yeah, I think that's a sign of a team that

[02:49:25] noticed that that was a weakness.

[02:49:26] I think you need to address that.

[02:49:28] You can't let that go.

[02:49:29] Anything in the band phase that comes off

[02:49:30] something that teams can exploit. You have to work on it can't be the situation. So shout out

[02:49:35] to PS for being able to make that something that is now a strength for them. So it's forced

[02:49:39] to be banned out in the band phase, but either way, these teams have been downloading each other.

[02:49:44] These best of fives have really been exposing some of these weaknesses in the bands and have

[02:49:47] really been helping teams kind of come with some more unique solutions. I've been having a ton of

[02:49:51] fun with men. I really do like these best of fives. Yeah, no, for sure. I mean, each time you kind

[02:49:55] of extend the series, we continue to see teams adapt better and better. And that's why, you know,

[02:49:59] B03s are fine, but we typically love to see how teams kind of adjust not only the maps that they're comfortable with expand

[02:50:05] But that's why I like the grand finals are so entertaining at B07

[02:50:08] Because there's so many chances to come back and find a will and away as we take a look at the maps

[02:50:13] We will be going on over to midtown. No surprise there. This is the thieves faith

[02:50:19] Yeah, it's another focus map. I this one. I'm starting to get a trend here

[02:50:23] Or they're able to run things like that Emma like that group and find success

[02:50:26] I do think it's very strong for especially point one for some of that dive on defense because you have the immediate height

[02:50:31] Escape routes. It's great for Angela to although there aren't necessarily off maps like I'm saying

[02:50:35] It's all about that height for natural cover and you can absolutely utilize that here

[02:50:39] It's also good at triple cops which both teams have been able to play in that back line

[02:50:43] The atom could come out. This is one of those moments that things could be different, buddy

[02:50:46] Any thoughts in major changes to the cops? Maybe that Adams? Yeah, okay

[02:50:50] So last time yeah, they got to play Delano was on the atom a lot, right?

[02:50:53] TTK was kind of mainly on the Emma Vinnie floated what looked to be like a mystery here

[02:50:58] There's like four different roles

[02:51:00] He was trying to make the rogue work at first and moved on to the groove as again more traditional and self was I would say

[02:51:06] Floating between that

[02:51:08] Scyloch and daredevil when it came to what they banned and picked out Angel was gone around the table again

[02:51:13] This is gonna be interesting though because when they opened the band on Wolves, right?

[02:51:16] Do you try to you know enable that yourself on your side and kind of go with the same route that they went on?

[02:51:22] museum man. I expect to see more of the same. Gambit probably not gonna be an option for them though.

[02:51:28] Yeah I could see that likely being removed on both sides. It's gone back to kind of that flow

[02:51:33] although we'll see. I mean because they did just have thieves lose to it so maybe they're not as

[02:51:37] much. Okay there's gonna be the gambit remove on thieves and they're gonna remove the Wolverine

[02:51:42] similar start to what we've seen before. Yeah so with this next save it's gonna be more of the

[02:51:47] same. I expect them to go with what they've had. You know the funny thing is though again

[02:51:52] They, I don't know if they want to play the Mantis, right?

[02:51:55] But you know, maybe you will if you have the Adam Warlock this time around, right?

[02:51:58] Because that's the sustained comp that they like to play.

[02:52:00] So maybe they roll that to lend a nose and understands his assignment.

[02:52:03] Let's get that ban on the rocket, though.

[02:52:05] Make sure we get some of the essentials low key.

[02:52:07] They're not going to have any of that team up and that front to back.

[02:52:10] And it's a wise use of the second ban.

[02:52:12] Yeah, they're going to lock Mantis.

[02:52:13] You just have to do that.

[02:52:15] They showed the power of that when they were running that combination.

[02:52:18] They're going to be able to save the Mantis here, too, for their first lock.

[02:52:20] This has been it's the new it's the new go-to. I for a while there Mantis became the front target

[02:52:26] And that might be the case as they head over to Team Liquid Citadel of swamp heads up moving forward or if these move forward

[02:52:31] That might change FBF for now. Gambit's gonna be that priority Wolverine's gonna consistently be that priority shutting down days

[02:52:35] And that just forces with Mantis through the Loki every time to be removed right now

[02:52:39] They're like you can play Gambit if you want to no worries because they're gonna give one versus the other

[02:52:43] So Loki gonna be banned kind of you know, it's gonna play their hand at that save

[02:52:48] These are the two that are the most interesting to me because they go to go towards the mellow

[02:52:52] Which they've been trying to do with the Cyclops and friends. Nope. There it is now Angela's band last time from swamp

[02:52:57] Second up on this map. So, you know, I think tkk is fine Emma as you know, please find here on this map like it's gonna be

[02:53:03] One that isn't exactly like a terrible decision to lose your Angela play this last band though

[02:53:09] I mean, do you just go with the rocket? I

[02:53:12] Think you need to I think rockets not bad unless you really want to go out to tk and do the Emma and kind of force them

[02:53:17] into something different. If you kind of can force them into that, I don't even know like

[02:53:20] thing for the Brawl style, it could really mess with their flow. But I do think Rockets

[02:53:23] the right decision right now. Yeah, so they're going to go just with that. And for the last

[02:53:28] save, you know, when we just looked at the map they pulled off, they didn't really care

[02:53:32] to have the rocket on their own in if needed, going to save it right now.

[02:53:35] They're going to save it. Yeah. And I'm sure that's, hey, that is so important.

[02:53:38] Makes sense. Yeah. Because I mean, think about how many like second, third fight scenarios

[02:53:41] happen here and that Raz just giving that one more chance to make a play.

[02:53:45] Yeah, the BRB, like you're saying, can be the seventh player, but also it's just the

[02:53:50] SEA right now in combination against Triple.

[02:53:52] And that was the mistake they made last map, I would argue, is you want to try to find

[02:53:55] a way to counter the Triple besides maybe running it as well and maybe not as successfully.

[02:53:59] Clearly it wasn't as successful in the last map, even though there were moments where

[02:54:01] it looked like it.

[02:54:02] So your solution to that is to have the Rocket SEA, because those empowered abilities, including

[02:54:07] things like Cyclops, even Starloft played properly, you can burst through Strategis

[02:54:11] all.

[02:54:12] That is your goal.

[02:54:13] But the heavy dual assault combined with the SEA to burn through the strategist while they're

[02:54:17] alting and try to find a trade with a KO and remove some of those alts.

[02:54:21] So it's really the way to play it right now.

[02:54:23] And that's what the pros are doing all the time.

[02:54:24] That's going to be fun to see what they utilize this because they have access to the Star

[02:54:27] Lord rocket.

[02:54:28] They're definitely going to utilize that to the best of their ability.

[02:54:30] Obviously, Swamp is not going to allow the wolf here as well.

[02:54:33] Don't don't.

[02:54:34] Don't want to be on cam.

[02:54:35] Get me off the cam.

[02:54:36] He's going to focus in quickly going to be, you know, locking in there.

[02:54:40] Yeah, I do expect obviously Dylan up to swap the two rules once again the star and the atom

[02:54:46] What is self gonna go with here because that's the question mark

[02:54:49] It was the triple van last time with the magneto and a little bit of the daredevil

[02:54:53] They fold that again. I mean, it's tough if you don't get that value on dive man. It's over quickly

[02:54:58] It's strange because they can run the Ultron the band Ultron's not banned out

[02:55:01] So I could absolutely run that Cyclops is on the table Star Lord is still on the table

[02:55:04] There's a lot of powerful doulas

[02:55:06] available here if they want to run the triple or the 222 style comp. And I think if you do get

[02:55:11] rocket 222 is like a good way to go about it, but they're not going to run like a Mantis rocket in

[02:55:16] a two comp. You know what I mean? Yeah, no, exactly. That's why it is. It's going to be interesting to

[02:55:21] see the way that they want to roll around it. I mean, when you look at what is in self's, you know,

[02:55:26] hand, because just talking about self in general, I mean, this guy does have the carry gene a lot

[02:55:30] of the time. When you have an Ultron save on the other side, it just makes it that much more

[02:55:34] difficult unless again, yeah, you match it on the other side. But then, you know, you're not

[02:55:37] enabling the dive as much as you'd like to. And I think the World Band was actually a perfect

[02:55:41] answer because that was the game plan that I think remakes cooked in going into this

[02:55:46] the most important matchup that these have had this year. Yeah, I think that's a smart decision

[02:55:50] to him with you. I'm behind you a thousand percent. I mean, because yes, they can have

[02:55:53] self run that DD. But the idea behind Ultron as a whole for maybe for folks who quite don't

[02:55:58] or don't quite understand just yet is you play Ultron to protect your backline. He's very

[02:56:02] offensively forward. You're constantly charging up by dealing damage, but you're leaving those

[02:56:05] drones on the back line, rotating them to any duelist that wants a damage boost in the moment.

[02:56:08] But anytime they're being dove, you rotate the drones back, you shield them, and you play with

[02:56:12] them. You peel them the whole time because what is DD going to do to an ultron who has good movement

[02:56:16] in the sky? Not a lot. So you don't need to ban that out. So I do think the banding strategy here,

[02:56:21] like complimenting what you're saying with Swamp, is very smart. We can see, you know,

[02:56:25] I love that we're getting these player cams, the Linus with TCK, working on maybe a game plan or two

[02:56:31] to get ready to lock and load

[02:56:33] here momentarily. But yeah,

[02:56:34] it's good point, man. It's funny,

[02:56:36] though. We've gone full circle.

[02:56:37] We've gone from, you know, Coach

[02:56:39] Rock saying we don't care about

[02:56:40] the Wolverine on the side of

[02:56:41] these two having to establish

[02:56:43] that and I'm mad and we are here

[02:56:45] for what is certainly one that

[02:56:47] we are excited for to set the

[02:56:49] stage for the grand finals.

[02:56:51] Yeah, just like anything, right?

[02:56:52] You can have a plan to get

[02:56:53] punched in the mouth. You don't

[02:56:54] think it's worth it until the

[02:56:55] Wolverine starts to look scary

[02:56:56] and then you say, OK, maybe it

[02:56:57] is worth removing that kind of

[02:56:59] removing that kind of a problem.

[02:57:00] So we are going to see this start up now as you can get a floating idea of the comps for

[02:57:05] the defensive side swamp.

[02:57:07] Obviously the attack chosen by thieves to be their playoff rip.

[02:57:10] It's going to have Vinny on the group T.T.K. on that Emma.

[02:57:13] No major surprise there.

[02:57:14] Self is going to be running that D.D. and then Winnie on the strap pool, which found success

[02:57:18] yesterday.

[02:57:19] It's you know, this could change as they are on the attack wall, but keep that in mind.

[02:57:23] It's very strong.

[02:57:24] Bro, I love this because at museum today and yesterday self was like, you know what?

[02:57:28] I will absolutely rise up to this role that I've stepped into as the new member of the

[02:57:33] Thieves and really just shining bright man and we'll see if they can get that job accomplished.

[02:57:37] You get a couple of picks and you are rolling again.

[02:57:40] One of the more interesting first point fights, you're always going to get that portal very

[02:57:44] early on, typically a three point fight or three fight points, if you will, self on the

[02:57:49] Starloar though, swapping on over, having done a ton of that as a late man.

[02:57:53] So that'll be interesting to see how they carry that out.

[02:57:56] we get right into it yet the rotation of the comp here gonna be very traditional in terms of just meta meta meta emma

[02:58:02] Gonna be a little more aggro on this now

[02:58:04] The idea is to probably try to peel scatter a bit but can steal that diamond core which makes her even more scary

[02:58:09] Crasning already at 32% on the groove goes to show you how fast that can be farmed

[02:58:14] Especially when you have that Nancy center team self of the first pick up

[02:58:18] Okay, that's exactly what self assignment is if you'll try out of the air

[02:58:21] They don't have the rocket to get they've made up copyright so at this point

[02:58:25] We can have days the side of it goes with the strange point back and how the team's doing right now

[02:58:29] They're pretty healthy as that matters hard to take down a big Logan group top there in the front line

[02:58:35] I'm gonna go rotate over good use of that and working dog

[02:58:38] It's gonna be very close to match for show when he's got press Q as soon as this is ready to pop

[02:58:42] We'll see if they use the suggestion like that we do here we go

[02:58:45] Yeah, there's the see it from winning match right back with the sign of suggestion of TTK

[02:58:49] You've come to see a meanwhile you're launching that also able to walk right through some of that strangling prison able to get the

[02:58:53] First pick there as now days goes down as well and a hundred thieves are not relenting

[02:58:58] They are keeping this momentum already turning right around this ambulance. Oh

[02:59:04] Man itself is getting some key picks here time-to-time again showing that a guard in the galaxy

[02:59:09] We use more ways than one but he could go and set up to the portal here

[02:59:12] See if you can climb the whole the back he finds a whole table of ruby rain

[02:59:16] Wow

[02:59:18] Yeah, that is dirty

[02:59:19] That's great all tracking to be sexually just for those who don't know if you string on prison with a Ruby rage if they use invisible boundary

[02:59:25] It keeps everyone healthy. Yeah, you cannot get the KO through it

[02:59:28] So able to understand that it wasn't ready yet and they find that pick on the back

[02:59:31] I should be enough for them to get point one, but they gotta act fast here's the leadoff

[02:59:34] They're gonna find two here on the Cyclops make it three and that'll be point one

[02:59:39] Group's up in God, man. Absolutely perfect play.

[02:59:43] Done a ton of Delina on the clops.

[02:59:45] Obviously, the last time they did play here, it was banned out

[02:59:48] when they had that important match for two days ago at this point, man.

[02:59:52] So we'll see if they can continue this up.

[02:59:54] Gonna have obviously that huge team up.

[02:59:56] One of the more not talked about underrated ones, but comes with so much clutch factor.

[02:59:59] It allows you to play more aggressive as, you know, I think Peter Quill can play

[03:00:02] in so many different ways from the back of the team.

[03:00:04] You farm off the tanks, you name it.

[03:00:06] beautiful call. I agree, just fits into so many different comps. And notice the iron

[03:00:09] wood wall consistently being hidden here to ensure that he can constantly get that

[03:00:12] over health while dealing damage with his allies and not be CC'd, not necessarily

[03:00:16] using it to cut LOS. It's not a bad idea here. Scatter with a dive, trying to pull

[03:00:19] an ability, I believe, gets Diamond form off TTP. I'm gonna be able to use that in a

[03:00:23] moment when needed. Scatter with that ult available, Melophobia and Valentina

[03:00:27] in comparison to self and millennia. If you keep up adjustments though, just like that,

[03:00:31] days is going over as I speak up the devil will be going to their devil to counter what self is

[03:00:37] been able to do very well unfortunately we're ready to set up the rocket the guardian of galaxy

[03:00:41] or combo now they can rest up and ready eyes in the sky it's gonna be the hitlock guns look at the

[03:00:48] moral focus we can go ahead and get rid of that see uh quickly the phase as well holy uh it's a bummer

[03:00:54] yeah that was some really good movement I can't believe they're able to burn that see uh obviously

[03:00:57] is up about using Valentina's ultimate.

[03:00:59] Wow, Statters able to find one on a millennium.

[03:01:01] Great focus, do I see more coming through?

[03:01:03] It looks like there will be a second,

[03:01:05] and potentially a third.

[03:01:07] Great engage there, pulling some of that out charge

[03:01:09] and all of the stats.

[03:01:11] Just nonstop domination.

[03:01:13] Who needs the gambit when you can play her like this?

[03:01:16] Bro, I swear millennia just got snapped out of there.

[03:01:19] Like we saw the bandishing effect from the old man.

[03:01:23] And only that, they didn't have to use much, bro.

[03:01:25] Like they still have 4-key ready to roll.

[03:01:26] They can damage that and get the gc distance from uh from the venom to open up with a devil

[03:01:31] Let that just dive in with the rogue right see what you can find from a delinus going off the ruby rage

[03:01:35] It's gonna find success in the pack

[03:01:37] Will feast use those ships so it is 5d6 at the moment and they also gonna have the red so essentially 75

[03:01:44] Yeah, Vinnie landed. I believe it was a combination again with Vinnie and set in delinus

[03:01:49] Excuse me off that combination just pulling away from 40 dogs dance floor, which I think is actually very well done

[03:01:54] I think just isolated in that moment. They took advantage of it

[03:01:56] But that is a two-for-one trade and they do have the space off in it

[03:01:59] Likely is worth it

[03:02:00] But those are those conversations you have when you're doing some Bob review saying hey

[03:02:03] Maybe we could have got more with that days able to find millennia here make it two now days

[03:02:07] Like he's saying on this switch getting infinite value

[03:02:11] Delinus knew that he had the big target at hand to go after days and cannot finish off that elimination

[03:02:17] I swear I find more and more breakable environments at the time

[03:02:19] I watch the pro scenes as those pillars fall and days is on that comfort pick and hero

[03:02:23] So hit that man off the ultra and let the devil out buddy.

[03:02:27] And if you look at what's available, man,

[03:02:28] still plenty of time, got a minute 47.

[03:02:32] That's a world here when you're looking at it.

[03:02:34] But man, in mid-time, they've got to get at least

[03:02:36] a two and a half point cap against his team.

[03:02:38] Agreed.

[03:02:39] Two is very, like, you know, it's dependable for sure.

[03:02:41] So you can more confident.

[03:02:42] And I'll tell you what, swamp is doing a great job

[03:02:44] not panicking.

[03:02:45] Again, Daze is able to find self who has found early picks

[03:02:49] and three consecutive fights.

[03:02:51] The amount of value in that is absurd.

[03:02:53] days now still holding this position knowing that they're gonna have to reset.

[03:02:56] Let them burn this time, do not engage, do not overstep, and do not fall at this point as they start off with a sonic seduction.

[03:03:03] Coming to blind, leaving the blind quite literally growing, got two of these daredevils at it and trying to get the best from it.

[03:03:08] It's a dip going in, just like that, slower sedgence and the commitment is coming from swamp and again,

[03:03:13] scatter finds that quick evaporation of millennia. Now we're gonna go ahead and get that res up and report to back.

[03:03:18] Good awareness for Mellophobia.

[03:03:20] Gonna set up for the Glorschachs and look for that opening.

[03:03:22] Maybe get the trap set up at first.

[03:03:24] This is the hallway.

[03:03:25] We're gonna go under the tunnel.

[03:03:26] He's gonna find the monster.

[03:03:27] Lucy is definitely gonna need it.

[03:03:28] He's gonna get the monster.

[03:03:29] Yeah, that was once again a huge on the back angle.

[03:03:32] Vinny tried to get the cap in the last fight.

[03:03:34] Now it looks like the Lena is trying to get a single pip

[03:03:36] and no, even through the combination.

[03:03:38] That's two outs for nothing.

[03:03:39] Vinny finds Scatterva.

[03:03:40] Valentina once more takes out the Lena.

[03:03:43] It has been dominated here by Swamp

[03:03:45] ever since they got pushed to this corner.

[03:03:47] Yeah, that was a common, bro.

[03:03:48] That wasn't a legendary at all

[03:03:50] They're gonna let that one back for sure and we've seen that sometimes happen with the fees

[03:03:55] You know trying to get ahead of what is going to demise right now 20 seconds

[03:03:59] Got the devil as well as the quadruple. He's very tough to get what the you can't pace past the victory follow

[03:04:05] The Avenger into it now has been constructed between the lines. We've got everything crashing down on the fees

[03:04:10] They're crashed able to find one once again early on four seconds on the cap needs to touch

[03:04:15] Vinny does make that happen, but days in scatter, all the rider get two picks and this is once again heavily in Swamp's favor on this fight

[03:04:24] Trying to stall for a moment, the porter will not be able to get here, so okay

[03:04:27] Maybe now as they're still making it happen to Melania on the dance floor, juke-ing to try to stall with Vinny

[03:04:32] And now the porter will come through, excuse me, yes there it is, still on point, but I don't know if it's enough to let it go!

[03:04:38] Finds Metaphobia and that might be the case!

[03:04:40] Got to keep your eyes on the point here as one is going to fall yet again at this point

[03:04:44] you do have a 4v5 that's going to get a miracle pick.

[03:04:47] Statter and Vinnum so hard to take down at once.

[03:04:50] They're trying to find their opening 14.5.

[03:04:52] That is going to be the swamp song at this point as now South goes down C2K to follow.

[03:04:56] There's my fees.

[03:04:57] You're getting locked up back into the swamp jail as it's going to be their time on the

[03:05:01] defense.

[03:05:02] Ah, shiv.

[03:05:03] I mean that might have ended right there.

[03:05:04] Watching the demise of thieves in this lower bracket run unless they put up a defense of

[03:05:08] these ages.

[03:05:09] Yeah, they couldn't find the momentum again. Swamp, just a brick wall right there against the thieves.

[03:05:15] It was, I don't even know the correct way to go through it. They just played perfectly again, you know,

[03:05:19] finding picks prior to every single combination of ultimates, every single engagement, and then

[03:05:23] thieves eventually just got tired of waiting because the ult were cycling from Swamp and they said,

[03:05:27] all right, let's just try to make it happen. Even down numbers, they forced out ult. They used their

[03:05:30] own combinations and they just could not get anywhere with them. As we can see from this stat line,

[03:05:35] days with nine off that switch under the DD, like you said, was lights out. Yeah. And that's what

[03:05:40] we were kind of worried about, right? We're like, you know, can self rise up to that moment. I got

[03:05:44] to give days to flowers here. I mean, obviously the wool band has been out first each and every

[03:05:48] time, but to come back and have a performance like that, quite literally objection from the

[03:05:53] lawyer in New York. He won every court case, buddy, the hammer slamming down. Yeah. I like this cop.

[03:05:59] I mean, rarely do you see the man just too comp unless you're in a composed team like this.

[03:06:03] Typically, you're going to want to run that Mantis 2 comp when you have something like

[03:06:07] a survivable frontline like Rogue and Venom.

[03:06:10] They want to have their own abilities to stay healthy because you want to be able to stall

[03:06:13] and escape and come back and get the healing, slow pace over time, and paired well with

[03:06:17] a heavy, burst healing strategist like Luna.

[03:06:20] So really good, unique comp that keeps working out for them.

[03:06:23] Do they go back to the Thieves special where they end up having the old sustain comp to

[03:06:29] to lean it back on the atom.

[03:06:31] I mean, that's what you're gonna have to do

[03:06:32] when you can't push forward to point two.

[03:06:34] At that point, it's kind of left to, you know,

[03:06:36] how slow can we get things, you know,

[03:06:39] brought down our speed, our level.

[03:06:41] It's gonna be tough.

[03:06:42] They got a good first point cap,

[03:06:44] so they can't waste and get it on a time,

[03:06:45] but the problem is, is where that point ended up there

[03:06:48] on point two is like, if it could even have gone

[03:06:50] down the ramp, buddy, they would have had

[03:06:51] a much bigger fighting chance.

[03:06:53] Yeah, it's tough when they're set up that hard.

[03:06:55] I mean, you saw DD every single fight up on height

[03:06:58] on the roof, calling out where they were all located,

[03:07:00] essentially used like a UAV beacon, right?

[03:07:03] Like just there telling everybody

[03:07:04] what they're planning on doing, where they're located.

[03:07:06] And then it was like time after time,

[03:07:08] an early pick from days before the fight,

[03:07:10] like we were discussing.

[03:07:11] And then at that point, it's like, yeah,

[03:07:12] you could force out Alph,

[03:07:13] but you're likely not gonna win it.

[03:07:14] You're down a number and they always had an answer.

[03:07:17] So I just really liked their defense there.

[03:07:19] That was something, that was textbook for sure.

[03:07:22] Yeah, and defense do the offense, right?

[03:07:23] Like, dude, they were diving the hell out of these.

[03:07:26] like they could not form a plan, man.

[03:07:28] Like we've all been there in the ranked games, right?

[03:07:30] It was just like,

[03:07:31] they just like stall for a second in the match.

[03:07:33] Like everyone just slowed down for a second.

[03:07:35] Heck, it's happened on midtown for me so many times

[03:07:37] because there are so many corridors.

[03:07:39] You want that hero moment now as these look like

[03:07:42] they're all getting together,

[03:07:43] whether it be for an issue or some team morale,

[03:07:45] as we do find ourselves on a quick pause

[03:07:47] and the most important pause for these thieves.

[03:07:50] Yeah.

[03:07:51] They're likely trying to find a way through this, right?

[03:07:53] Like we're working through here to get them

[03:07:55] on the attack folks, compare with us.

[03:07:57] But yeah, it seems like thieves are just,

[03:07:59] they're trying to study up, say,

[03:08:00] what can we do?

[03:08:01] Let's talk through this, let's group up.

[03:08:02] Let's find a way through as you see coach in the background,

[03:08:04] kind of giving some discussion.

[03:08:05] I'm not sure what the answer may be.

[03:08:07] I think into a comp like that damage is king,

[03:08:10] in staying snowball-y, like kind of the,

[03:08:12] yeah, we lost styles really good and stuff like that,

[03:08:14] where you want to stay as a unit and utilize your,

[03:08:17] the fact that you have a ton of brawl and push potential,

[03:08:19] instead of trying to separate an attack

[03:08:21] like they were doing there,

[03:08:22] it was just being dissected by DD in the dive of the front line.

[03:08:27] What is this giant image of a girl there on the monitor?

[03:08:31] What am I seeing over here in the day's game?

[03:08:33] You know what's funny though is you can definitely see the mental, right?

[03:08:35] Just is so different from these to Swampy now.

[03:08:38] Great.

[03:08:39] It's going to be tough.

[03:08:40] Swampy's going, if they win this, man, they're going to have a tight turnaround, folks.

[03:08:44] Faster than even some of our extended breaks to get them ready for what is the final boss of DLC, bud.

[03:08:49] Like that is what is I think on a lot of their minds jobs not finished obviously, but man like they're revenge like they're hungry and

[03:08:56] It was a tale of opposite sides buddy last time when they were in this kind of playoff scenario

[03:09:00] It was TLC that got sent down to the lower that beat I believe was thieves right to go back up

[03:09:05] I believe so lost I guess but uh, you know, they they the ones that had to fight through the lower bracket gauntlet and you know

[03:09:10] Keep keep the hands hot

[03:09:12] Yeah, these teams they know each other now

[03:09:16] I think the the secret of these teams is trying to find something different and we're seeing some more changes and how they play

[03:09:21] We have seen this Memphis to come before from them

[03:09:24] But it was just executed so well into these who I think they had a ton of momentum in their cup

[03:09:28] I you saw their attack it looked pretty dominant and shifting like that putting days on the DD

[03:09:32] You know using this more damage was focused on the dive

[03:09:35] The back line was not able to get through that door for a millisecond and that was the game plan and it never changed

[03:09:40] It's very tricky. They got to find a solution that didn't change as you see Val

[03:09:44] just rocking as the music are now hyping up the vibes are ever high my man and you love to see it

[03:09:51] I just can't wait personally to see all these teams here at LAN

[03:09:55] Because that is where it's like, you know new territory

[03:09:58] Yeah, especially for swamp gaming, you know these most of them majority have been to land before and you know you look at TLC

[03:10:04] That whole roster pretty much has the whole star team

[03:10:06] So it'd be fun to see them and how they kind of play here on what will be their biggest stage either way

[03:10:12] but yeah man listen I think what a big chunk of this is and what they'd like to do a lot is utilize some of this time to

[03:10:19] Test things out. Maybe what they'll find against TLC

[03:10:21] But here we go guys we you know got the yep session going

[03:10:24] But we are about ready to lock in as we can see the scoreboard once again for those that missed it

[03:10:28] We're about to be ready for the action. Here we go

[03:10:31] Hey, sir Baron with us everybody as we start up now

[03:10:33] Thieves obviously on defense here need to hold them before halfway through point two which is very difficult

[03:10:40] indeed swamp gaming with the momentum in their favor. Look at those stat lines

[03:10:44] across the board most going down three times and even so fun and 17 finals

[03:10:49] there so still clean play by their side. We'll see what they're likely to use

[03:10:53] out there. Oh it's gonna be the exact same combo at least that's what they're showing so far.

[03:10:57] Man it's crazy because I mean as an oracle now you know these are just they're

[03:11:01] always so close they're always getting second they're always like right there

[03:11:04] and greatness and whether it be Atlanta here or even within the roster you know

[03:11:09] There's been change and they want to find themselves at the top of the throne

[03:11:11] But swamp is the new standard that they've continued to set at least here as one of the top two

[03:11:18] But as you said buddy, yeah, we've got the Stolen Cups success train coming aboard and you know having the rocket

[03:11:25] It is gonna help that even more so which don't think that access to last time they ran this with the linen

[03:11:29] The linna's just so good shit about staying alive, baby

[03:11:33] Yeah, for real absolutely no doubt here as we start up the attack there's gonna be wait

[03:11:39] This is definitely a change. I didn't expect melephobia. It's

[03:11:42] Same story though as actually now that I'm thinking about it is what they're doing prior

[03:11:46] Try to get a pick out the door staying healthy and looking for a snipe outdoor to set them in their favor

[03:11:51] I like to just switch once that didn't work out while nobody was peeking

[03:11:54] Instead of using the window there's gonna be a hot guy's punch winnie and that's that's a huge pick

[03:11:58] It's goodbye to the RV. I mean that was that that's as big as a pick opening that you can absolutely get

[03:12:04] Yeah, and then I'll catch them how you can walk it down on the hero counter of who's made it appear to the night

[03:12:08] I mean, if it's just for a second, but look at shit,

[03:12:10] they have just all the windmills here,

[03:12:13] finding every day sustain comp of my monkey's uncle buddy.

[03:12:17] They get three down, four,

[03:12:19] and now this is gonna go from a three fight point to two.

[03:12:23] If they're gonna get the portal here,

[03:12:24] try to get the best they can from it.

[03:12:26] Yeah, this will help me get to three fights,

[03:12:28] but it's an absolute avalanche right now from Swamp.

[03:12:30] They are just snowballing all over their team

[03:12:33] with heavy dive pressure, forcing this backline to be dicey,

[03:12:36] Now they are going to switch it up here.

[03:12:37] Self is going to be on that man.

[03:12:39] This winning on the strap.

[03:12:40] One millennia on the in biz.

[03:12:41] That's the slight change.

[03:12:42] Vinny trying to hold on.

[03:12:43] Statter is going to find a two piece on this road.

[03:12:46] Cannot be stopped on this hero.

[03:12:48] And days and craze.

[03:12:50] Melophobia again.

[03:12:51] Find ever more picks down an all percentage to this is going

[03:12:55] to be swamps swamps point to lose.

[03:12:57] Huh.

[03:12:57] The full on real robbery bro.

[03:12:59] I mean that's the thief right now.

[03:13:00] Just stealing easy point one.

[03:13:02] And this is looking like.

[03:13:04] will be our last look of the fees until we see them on the big stage or they will put together

[03:13:10] the absolute height of the lifetime for the next five minutes folks. Strap up, we got the lineup,

[03:13:14] cracking impact ready, T2K now over on the force, see if they can continue because the only way

[03:13:19] they're going to find success is exactly what swamped into them. Muddy at the back line, find some

[03:13:23] picks. Linneus is going to start that out on Valentino. This large rock is available from

[03:13:28] Melophobia. It's been hungry before and it has found success. Will it work again? Craz with the

[03:13:32] engage looking for a potential piece of sega to pull out cooldowns reset with a

[03:13:36] team try to get out the door of metal letia takes out gays the engagement here

[03:13:40] from the letter and this is a character swap that is needed this hero will help

[03:13:44] slow down some of this snowball very smart decision looking like you might

[03:13:47] find another but no bell says not up in the air with a nice sleep to clean up

[03:13:52] The sleep from downtown man is the tranquilizer and the end is that cracking.

[03:13:57] But, you know when this begins to get a bit pinched and it continues to do so,

[03:14:00] it really keeps the team alive and, ah man, I mean, it's not,

[03:14:03] we got the slow resurgence going in, the druid ult's gonna come fine with it,

[03:14:06] TCK landed a big one, but can you get the capitalization on it?

[03:14:09] You see, this does not find anything, it is absolutely hungry.

[03:14:13] This venom is, man, I agree, I think that Bunkie is a good way to stop the road,

[03:14:18] Man, there's only so much space left.

[03:14:21] Yeah, I think the swap is good, but it might just be too little too late.

[03:14:23] Winning with the dance floor.

[03:14:24] Statter able to find south numbers are dwindling.

[03:14:27] They may look, they may have a ton up, but they're all trying to run back to this point.

[03:14:30] Gaze drops Alenna.

[03:14:31] They're doing a great job stalling here.

[03:14:32] This is what I want to see from Venom's across the board, but I don't want to see that from Venom's.

[03:14:36] They go down as they try to escape either way.

[03:14:38] Really good stall.

[03:14:39] I think they get back here for another touch.

[03:14:41] They will.

[03:14:42] It's going to be tough to get through this again.

[03:14:43] Belafoglia with a big large drop, which stopped all of this momentum.

[03:14:46] Yeah, you win this fight man, you find a way, but Daze is going to say good night to this

[03:14:52] E3 in the lower bracket finals, Shib and Swamp Gaming out of the mod and into the grand finals.

[03:14:59] Wow, what a freeze, what a hold, they never didn't have it on that attack, it's that simple. Swamp

[03:15:05] was locked in with a huge freeze to stop TTK on the touch and Swamp Gaming will be moving forward

[03:15:12] into the finals for a rematch against Team Liquid Citadel.

[03:15:15] Brother, that was copy and paste from the exact same match up the other day.

[03:15:20] Close domination, he's in with Conteplation 1.

[03:15:23] You could say it was a teaspoon more of excitement there on match number 3 in Wakanda, but Swamp

[03:15:28] really, they have these maps locked down in and ready, the comps as well, and you got

[03:15:33] to give your tip of the cap to the thieves, but they are going to be settling for third

[03:15:37] place and see they're going into land, which is only going to be an uphill battle buddy.

[03:15:42] But you know what we've seen in the past. What was the envy at the third seed last time they needed doing okay?

[03:15:46] It's gonna be tough though as now we find our set of the best two teams in America

[03:15:51] Yeah, I mean this has been a blast to watch shout out to both teams for putting on a show for us

[03:15:56] I know swamp a job's not done. I'm sure they're nervous. I'm sure they're anxious

[03:15:59] We'll get a moment here to chat with one of them in just a bit for a short while

[03:16:02] But I have to pee we're gonna be pulling up here

[03:16:05] It looks like it is going to forky dog on that back line plate flawlessly not much else that needs to be said there

[03:16:10] Yeah, you know, we'll give the MVP to Forky. My VP has got to be days as well, man. Just

[03:16:15] stepped up to the plate because that was the big answer yesterday and a little bit of this

[03:16:20] early day as, I mean, no, we didn't get to see any blade. All right. But the classic

[03:16:24] DD, the lawyer got it done. But yeah, good props to Forky dog having that rocket out

[03:16:29] can be played, stepped up on the show as Luna. Yeah. I mean, especially when you're going

[03:16:34] to be paired with a Mantis, you want to have heavy healing numbers, 31 K here for Forky.

[03:16:39] closest being 25 so goes to show you and kind of make up for it if you're playing a strong Luna and for key

[03:16:44] absolutely does just that 69.1% accuracy is insane dude oh I know man I gotta say that is ridiculous

[03:16:53] you can't even think thing near cloak and dagger stand is like what are we what are we doing oh man

[03:16:58] let me tell you this like if people are not aware the last time in the grand finals a swamp in TLC

[03:17:04] man. It was and me and ship was

[03:17:06] called one of the best rival

[03:17:07] matches we have ever seen.

[03:17:09] Dang, you're at least the top

[03:17:10] two. It was cinema down to the

[03:17:12] wire. Last play over time and

[03:17:14] B07. I expect the same. I know

[03:17:16] we saw the three hour result from

[03:17:18] up above last time. But man,

[03:17:19] this seems looking locked in.

[03:17:21] Yeah, I'm looking forward to

[03:17:22] hearing the thought process of

[03:17:23] how to bounce back from that,

[03:17:24] right? It's definitely a hit to

[03:17:25] the mental right? You think a

[03:17:26] little psychic damage when you

[03:17:27] when you lose like that into a

[03:17:29] arrival read that you've had for

[03:17:30] quite some time that you've been

[03:17:31] pretty evenly matched on right

[03:17:32] back and forth. So I've been

[03:17:33] looking to hear about that, but this team, especially in this matchup, looked so back

[03:17:38] in form, I have no doubt that they could ride that momentum and make it very tough here

[03:17:42] for team looking Citadel to win and they might be able to take it on themselves.

[03:17:45] Funny too, one of the few teams like utilizing this Elsa to large success, I mean, dude,

[03:17:49] you gotta say the amount of time that a Glarshawks is ready and just like you stay in that pokeball,

[03:17:54] I'm going to just use the guns.

[03:17:55] Like I don't even need it.

[03:17:56] It's crazy.

[03:17:57] It's like a pity ult to him at times.

[03:17:59] They're being able to just use what is great about Elsa and that's the crazy kid, the

[03:18:02] more. Yeah and we're looking at some of these stats. I was just glancing at him while we're chatting.

[03:18:07] Scatter with 13 finals on the Rogue. Scatter is one of the few folks playing Rogue without the gambit around.

[03:18:13] It just goes to show you that Rogue is a huge problem in the right hand. So much movement, CC ability,

[03:18:18] the copy obviously, the ceiling of abilities using your ult to shut down strategies so they can't have an answer all the time.

[03:18:23] Just a ton of playability and playmaking potential and Scatter almost up there with duelist levels of finals

[03:18:30] in one behind days, and actually over double Melophobia.

[03:18:34] Although Melophobia played lights out,

[03:18:35] I don't want to shy on that anyway.

[03:18:37] Yeah, no, for sure.

[03:18:38] I highlighted at the start of the cast, man.

[03:18:40] The fact that yesterday, you know,

[03:18:41] Statter had the 37 finals compared to even Melo having 40.

[03:18:44] Like as an off tank is completely nutty, man.

[03:18:48] As we take a look at the final stats it did in the stage,

[03:18:51] look out for Dylanna and the Charmander meme

[03:18:54] on the Twitter saying,

[03:18:56] it's so close yet so far away, man,

[03:18:58] but it's all about swamp gaming right now, Shib.

[03:18:59] And again, just so much to highlight.

[03:19:02] Yeah, the shout out to these, we're letting them go.

[03:19:04] Obviously, we're going to have our eyes up, swap at TLC.

[03:19:06] Looking forward, they played great out there.

[03:19:08] Definitely looked like a team that has been learning

[03:19:10] and trying to match up to the talent.

[03:19:11] They step up in the playoffs, and we

[03:19:13] will be seeing them again at the LAN.

[03:19:15] But swap, story back on the goats climbing right now,

[03:19:19] looking to battle the other goats in a final best of seven

[03:19:24] across the board.

[03:19:25] Satwise looking great, swapping to any team comp necessary.

[03:19:29] This team has no weakness right now.

[03:19:31] At least it has not been fully identified

[03:19:34] besides their kryptonite, which could be TLC.

[03:19:36] I mean, listen, man,

[03:19:37] you can take it all the way back to the start of this year

[03:19:39] and the preseason and what we saw

[03:19:41] as the two dominant teams here in America

[03:19:43] and who's going to be able to put up quite the fight

[03:19:46] against PMEA in the rest of the world at LAN.

[03:19:49] And it's, it's swap.

[03:19:50] I mean, swap has done such a great job

[03:19:52] and it's the same two that we see at the top.

[03:19:53] We've got an awesome interview lined up

[03:19:55] with Valentina Eve.

[03:19:57] the vibe machine as we saw even during the breaks.

[03:20:01] And, you know, first he's got to say,

[03:20:03] welcome, congratulations Valentina.

[03:20:05] I saw the vibe and dance him with the lights.

[03:20:07] Always good to talk to you.

[03:20:08] How you feeling going into the grand finals?

[03:20:11] I feel amazing.

[03:20:12] I was so excited.

[03:20:14] I can't wait.

[03:20:15] I'm like, so exotic.

[03:20:17] It's gonna be such a good game.

[03:20:20] Love it, ship.

[03:20:22] Yeah, first question I have for you, Val.

[03:20:24] First off, yeah, the vibes were high.

[03:20:26] It was awesome seeing you guys enjoy the moment.

[03:20:28] It was just so different.

[03:20:29] It showed the confidence that your team had.

[03:20:32] The question I have is about Mantis.

[03:20:33] You're running the Mantis and the 2-Comp.

[03:20:35] You're killing it on the Mantis.

[03:20:36] One of the Mantis goats.

[03:20:37] Walk through for the folks that are watching.

[03:20:39] How do you play Mantis and the 2-Comp?

[03:20:41] And what's your priority?

[03:20:44] Well, actually, I just kind of like pocket my tanks.

[03:20:47] Where most Mantises would pocket their DPS,

[03:20:50] we got Ultron.

[03:20:51] You just saw a scatter just roll them down.

[03:20:53] Just completely take a hold of it.

[03:20:55] and cross it was so fun and like obviously the music is about so

[03:21:02] this thing the music is really made us play well i think we're ready for anything i love

[03:21:10] what are you listening to what are we gonna go on is it the lunar song i hope not but what are we

[03:21:14] I mean, it's been so fun to follow your journey. I mean, going back even to dream. I mean, it's like I've continued to watch you evolve as a play. You've made it now and only to land, which I did get to get excited with you yesterday, by the way, congrats on that.

[03:21:34] to follow your journey. I mean, going back even to Dreamland, I mean, it's like I've

[03:21:37] continued to watch you evolve as a player. You've made it now not only to land, which

[03:21:40] I did get to get excited with you yesterday. By the way, congrats on that. But now the grand

[03:21:44] finals, like how does it feel for you as a player that's just, you know, tremendously

[03:21:49] evolved into one of the best strats in the game?

[03:21:53] That's so sweet to hear. I like, I can't believe it anytime somebody ever says that to me. It's

[03:21:57] like so amazing. And thinking about my journey, God, I love Dreamland. Dreamland was literally

[03:22:03] really achievement. Everything about treatment was just so perfect. I would, I love my team,

[03:22:09] but she might want to see my home. I'll always see my home to caught me here.

[03:22:14] That's awesome. I know we don't want to keep it too long. You've got a huge match coming

[03:22:20] up here. Last time you guys win it. Well, first off, we've seen the crazy battle with

[03:22:24] you guys last time in the championship looked a little bit different over the last match.

[03:22:27] You guys went against them kind of walk through the learning season, a bad review situation.

[03:22:31] How does it work after a situation like that when you go down 3-0?

[03:22:35] Well, we definitely looked over it a lot and we talked about it a lot with Fox and we got everyone's opinions and we obviously didn't reveal all of our trends.

[03:22:46] Obviously we had to do the best for last, so there will be a lot to expect from Grand Finals.

[03:22:52] Awesome.

[03:22:54] But we expect nothing but a game seven again down to the overtime is last time. We don't want to keep you too long

[03:23:00] I know a separate but the dog is far from finished

[03:23:03] So I know it's not long we'll be seeing you and hopefully we'll see again on the winners interview to end this whole stage one

[03:23:10] And again congrats on the Lord

[03:23:11] I hope so too

[03:23:13] Thank you so much. Thank you

[03:23:17] Appreciate it

[03:23:20] Shit that is Valentina the one and only pretty spears man pretty spears. You know what I can see it now

[03:23:25] I did the music over it. Yeah, you know, I got it. I love it

[03:23:29] Yeah, I mean this team looks so good. I love top-level rivals. I love watching these teams do what they do

[03:23:34] Seeing these cops at the running. I love the idea of parking in a rogue

[03:23:37] We which like what you say and at the amount of finals and damage scatter was putting out

[03:23:41] I understand it if you damage boost the venom in the front that that all becomes far more threatening

[03:23:46] There's a lot to it and these teams are figuring out solutions. They're figuring out things or they're creating meadows

[03:23:50] And I love to see it for sure. Hey, man, and listen last time they're the ones that beat TLC

[03:23:55] Maybe like use a lot of their strategy on that early game, but we already know the most important one is this grand final

[03:24:00] So maybe they were testing things there and now they figured it out here going into that matchup

[03:24:05] But you're quite literally saying hit me baby one more time folks

[03:24:08] We've got a great grand finals coming your way as the teams reset

[03:24:11] Where we load, we'll see you on the other side of this break, for the biggest moment in Stage 1.

[03:24:41] Wow, don't talk to me, oh yeah

[03:24:44] I can hear the sound of the wind

[03:24:46] If you find me here, look at the bright light

[03:24:51] It's starting, let's go

[03:24:53] I'm going to the dark mirror

[03:24:55] I'm going to the dark mirror

[03:24:57] I'm going to melt away with my breath

[03:25:02] Wait a little longer

[03:25:05] Don't be dead

[03:25:07] Don't fall down, you have to get up

[03:25:10] I don't know where I'm going

[03:25:12] I'm going to tell you

[03:25:16] Sing a high-pitched song

[03:25:19] Tell me what I'm going to do when I go

[03:25:22] I'm gonna dance all day

[03:25:24] I'm gonna dance all night

[03:25:28] I'm gonna light up a new light

[03:25:30] I'm gonna fly to us

[03:25:33] I'm gonna be the light

[03:26:05] Why did you run to us?

[03:26:09] If you wake me up

[03:26:17] I'll be there until tomorrow

[03:26:26] If you wake me up

[03:28:05] I remember the dust, the lights dripping tightly

[03:28:18] Chopping all those fighting souls, buddy

[03:28:20] I across the world I see you standing in my way

[03:28:24] I remember the time, the place we used to fight

[03:28:28] The sun and moon and I wonder

[03:28:32] Never was a time that we were friends

[03:28:36] I had a lonely and saddest morning in years

[03:28:39] That has come from me and saved you well

[03:28:42] Yours and my poor lives re-union

[03:28:44] Break the chains behind your way

[03:28:46] Come fight me

[03:28:48] Do you remember who you really are?

[03:28:52] Show me that you are still the only one for me

[03:28:55] Are we waiting for you?

[03:28:57] We got the magic, don't rush me

[03:29:00] I'm the princess, flash you from time close

[03:29:03] The wind splinters on the edge

[03:29:06] We are rivals in the end, love isn't right

[03:29:10] Don't mind, hold on to your powers now

[03:29:13] Can't tell our minds, we are rivals in the end

[03:29:16] Come on, we will flash, come out of it

[03:29:27] It's a great day to be a Marvel rivals watch your end player as we have the stage one playoffs the grand finals right here right now

[03:29:33] I'm your host cozy and guess you joined by

[03:29:36] Shit, but we just watched the lower bracket finals buddy. We've come to this

[03:29:40] Back at it man. We're back into a rinse in repeat last time going to game 7 and I know you and I brother

[03:29:47] We want that to go to game 7 again. The hype is here. I am Anton. I just want to see how these teams come out the gate

[03:29:53] Yeah, for sure, man. I mean, listen, we know with us, it's already going to be a B07. And these teams wanted to go the distance. They have so much homework done against each other, obviously, just like it was last time.

[03:30:03] It looked one-sided in the upper brackets. This is a whole new slate. The homework, all everything you've planned in the meta is gone. This is the moment because it changes going into land.

[03:30:12] So show all the answers. Show what you've got. These teams are going to duke it out. And speaking of it, let's walk through the stories of these two teams.

[03:30:20] teams on one side. You have America's best right now. It is team liquid Citadel ship

[03:30:27] and this roster. It's the Avengers man of this game in the America region stars across

[03:30:32] the board. We heard Jay and his dream team. It was 75% of TLC.

[03:30:37] Yeah. I think he's the ball in best right. Speedery was in that conversation energy Cooper

[03:30:42] and Nero. I mean, this whole team is so talented right now at the current moment. The best team

[03:30:48] in the America region. But the question is, is that going to be the case? It's one could

[03:30:51] be able to bounce back, but I'll tell you what, no matter what, if I'm drafting a team

[03:30:55] about the stars of the America's region, I'm looking at this entire roster for an option.

[03:30:59] Brother, every single one of them, I mean, Paulie, the one trick, wait, two trick, wait,

[03:31:03] no, he's the go. We know what he can put together. The newest addition man and just absolute disgusting

[03:31:09] off tink that can play any hero that is called to him. You want rogue, you've got it, Groot,

[03:31:13] a MVP. No problem. Speedy bro. Is this not the definition of the best flex you can find?

[03:31:20] Yeah. When we're talking about these various roles that are filled on a team, we talked about

[03:31:24] Ry Amazing. We talked about self. I truly do believe the best flex in the America's region

[03:31:29] now without a doubt is Speedy to me. I can play virtually any hero is still running flyers to

[03:31:34] the top of the extent of getting wins with flyers. Very, very strong. It also plays that

[03:31:39] that backline with Ultron. I think probably the best flyer character run in the world.

[03:31:43] And then energy, Cooper Nero, man. I mean, we can talk about this whole scene forever.

[03:31:47] Yeah, energy, the secret sauce. And right up there, I would say him and Tara, the two

[03:31:50] best DPS in the world and one of them in the EMEA. This is our, you know, Captain America,

[03:31:54] if you will. And it's all because you look at the hits can roster that he has placed them

[03:31:59] all at an elite level. This is a young stud that we quite literally seen grow up in the

[03:32:04] rival scene as one of the greats in the duelist department, man. Cooper, can we say enough

[03:32:08] about this go as well. Yeah, crazy crust. The board is always so dependable on the heels

[03:32:14] and just the clutch of freezes and moments. Yeah. And then you got Nero at the very end.

[03:32:18] I always say like Nero to me, even on the white fox was one of those strategies that

[03:32:22] was not afraid to just play hyper aggro with the dive. For example, on Fox, I would see

[03:32:26] him and Pauli set up together on the flank and initiate fights on a strategist. That

[03:32:31] is the kind of energy you need, the confidence you need to play at this level. You can't

[03:32:35] worried about just living and performing with an alt. You've got to try to make those plays and I

[03:32:39] really do think Nero is one of those players. And brother think about it from Nero on Envy to the

[03:32:44] guys that were on FlyQuest last year and Energy Cooper. All of these speedery was on Envy. All

[03:32:49] these people tasted greatness. They were so close to finding it and they've come up empty a couple

[03:32:55] of times. You know they are chasing that glory and there's nothing like momentum going into land

[03:33:00] then sticking it to the next best here in America that is swamp gaming. We're seeing them locked in

[03:33:06] ready. They hear the words of that coach over there in for Coach Fox and what he has to say about

[03:33:12] them. That's what's great. We need more of it here in the eSports scene. Love the trash talk. Love

[03:33:17] the hype and the passion. Yeah, I think it drives them for sure. As we look over on the team, we

[03:33:23] have been watching for quite some time now. A team that is storied, a team that is talented,

[03:33:27] and they are not afraid of their competition.

[03:33:30] Kras, Scatter, Melophobia, Daze, Forky, and Valentina,

[03:33:34] we've heard it, you've said it,

[03:33:36] this team is a force to be reckoned with.

[03:33:38] Yeah, I mean, just while gaming,

[03:33:39] one of the best stories of stage one,

[03:33:41] front to back, I mean, they don't win with ego,

[03:33:43] they win with belief in the vibes they have as a team.

[03:33:46] They're all willing, you know, just to back one another

[03:33:48] and they're backed by coaches,

[03:33:50] energy is impossible to ignore as well.

[03:33:52] We've always said there's one voice guiding this team, right?

[03:33:55] and that's what helps them kind of lock in and be able to get the job done.

[03:33:59] So many sleepers here, if you will, in their positions as some of the best.

[03:34:03] You look right there with Speedyri on the off, you know, Flex tools.

[03:34:06] Look at days. You look at Metaphobia that can flex in anything as well.

[03:34:10] This team, it's hard to find their weaknesses. And yes, they did have some yesterday,

[03:34:14] but again, it's a brand new day, brand new test.

[03:34:17] Yeah, and they got Britney Spears on their side, apparently, right?

[03:34:19] So that's, hey, that's another little buff to this side of Swamp Gaming.

[03:34:22] But yeah, you heard what Val said. She said, essentially,

[03:34:24] We've watched the tapes and we've done some additional studying and we have some things

[03:34:28] we want to pull out, maybe out of our sleeves here that you won't expect and that's what

[03:34:31] you need right now in the finals.

[03:34:33] You need something that this team does not expect and they need to be able to try to

[03:34:37] think through the way to counter them.

[03:34:39] If you have that foul process mid game, that's where teams start stumbling and I have no

[03:34:43] doubt we're going to see this from both sides.

[03:34:44] Yeah, for sure.

[03:34:45] I mean, listen, last time we saw these two teams fight, it was a very different look

[03:34:49] between them because they are allowed different things than other teams allow, right?

[03:34:54] You kind of have a game plan going into each one of them when it comes to these two

[03:34:57] I mean it's most unorthodox bands that you're going to see across the board as we do look at our recap and again

[03:35:02] Funny enough ship how things work months later me and you are back in the seats man. What was this match?

[03:35:08] We just saw

[03:35:09] Yeah, this is crazy as we're looking at the breakdown

[03:35:13] They met up in the playoffs knocked the TLC down to the lower side bracket who came back to win the grand finals of the preseason

[03:35:19] season 4 to 3. It was an absolute banger series. If you didn't see it and you're looking for

[03:35:23] some time later on, make sure you check that out after today, which you know what, I'm

[03:35:27] assuming I'm hoping for the same thing. I want to see game 7. I'm already hyped this

[03:35:30] could be, but obviously yesterday was a little different story that we haven't seen from

[03:35:34] these two. We're to look what Citadel took it home 3-0.

[03:35:38] Yeah, absolutely. It wasn't even particularly close in a couple of instances there.

[03:35:42] Yeah, I agree.

[03:35:43] It's going to be a new day and man, again, if you expect a Mantis first pass, no, that's

[03:35:48] not the window. These gambit players in Cooper Valentina are not going to be able to be getting

[03:35:53] what is one of the better strats or best strats when it comes to the kid in the game. It's all

[03:35:58] about the answer. How do they answer what days can do flexibility wise and the comps they want to

[03:36:03] run around it. And I'm looking forward to seeing them because I think both teams now to me have

[03:36:09] really shown so many different unique comps that I'm not sure what they're going to start out as

[03:36:13] depends on the map. Obviously we're going to domination first folks and then it changes from

[03:36:16] They're betting on the loser obviously that's just their choice. It's just kind of how it works

[03:36:19] That's the seven here first of four first time we will be seeing that in this tournament

[03:36:23] So now you really are downloading these teams these teams scream scream together all the time

[03:36:28] They know their strengths and weaknesses

[03:36:29] But I guarantee you there are comps and things that they are running behind the scenes to ensure that that specific team

[03:36:35] Does not know them. So that's the kind of stuff I'm looking forward to seeing and whether you're a rifles washer player

[03:36:41] I mean there's so much to pick up from how they play the game as a team

[03:36:44] you've got teams hoping you're

[03:36:45] able to emulate that. But as

[03:36:47] individuals, and that's one thing

[03:36:48] to look at. They play so well

[03:36:50] separately and together. Coach

[03:36:51] Fox says, Hey, they've got all

[03:36:52] the mechanical talent. We think

[03:36:54] we have the macro talent and the

[03:36:55] big understanding. That's where

[03:36:56] we're going to win. And so

[03:36:57] they're looking at the cerebral

[03:36:58] side of things to try to get that

[03:37:00] victory. No professor acts in the

[03:37:01] game yet, but they think they

[03:37:02] have it there in coach Fox. And

[03:37:04] buddy, I mean, I gotta say it's

[03:37:06] crazy because when you there's

[03:37:07] just there's no answer is the

[03:37:09] main problem to the band line of

[03:37:10] TLC, man. I mean, like you give

[03:37:12] give them anything and they'll just take something else. Yeah, that's the that was the kind of

[03:37:17] major change we saw last time going around. You know, the target now was they wanted to

[03:37:21] remove the game, but they didn't want to deal with him on either side. That was like the

[03:37:24] new priority. They knew both, both of the back lines could run, gave it to a next level

[03:37:26] extent.

[03:37:27] Mantis then was played a lot in the game. We started seeing some weird stuff. We've seen

[03:37:31] blade. We saw a ton of Groot to counter some of the triple from Vanguard that we had never

[03:37:35] really seen group from. Although I'd seen craze run or crash, excuse me, run Groot a

[03:37:39] a few times. I've never really seen Vess on the group and Vess looked really good. So that's

[03:37:43] a testament to the stuff that we're talking about where it's like they're running stuff

[03:37:45] that we don't even expect. So they really can't be banned out because there's stuff

[03:37:48] that they are willing to have that no one knows.

[03:37:51] And listen, folks, I know you might be wondering where are the grand where is the land? Where

[03:37:56] are we going to find all these regions? All these teams clashing together? You've been

[03:38:00] waiting for this moment and well July 7th, the dev vision, Guangguang, of course, is

[03:38:05] going to be announcing where the midseason final is going to be and where we're going

[03:38:08] to see the clash of all these titans and where we're going to have what is I think going

[03:38:12] to be the best land that we have had yet. So buckle up, get ready for that and be sure

[03:38:17] not to miss, miss, uh, hello, guanguang here, our goat, Marvel Rivals. Jesus. I like to

[03:38:22] call him ship.

[03:38:23] G2 the goat. I mean, everybody loves and knows the name. I'm looking forward to that. So

[03:38:28] make sure you tune into the division, get an inkling of where it's going to be. But

[03:38:32] I'm looking forward to it. Man, this is, it's going to be a ton of fun. Again, I think this

[03:38:35] This land is going to be intense.

[03:38:36] The talent from rivals has only gotten more, not only just diverse in terms of hero pool,

[03:38:40] but just good at the game to understand that you've just gotten better and better.

[03:38:44] Yeah, really tight.

[03:38:45] I mean, if you look at the teams coming, there's like really no weak ends.

[03:38:47] And so I'm telling you, this might be just competitive standpoint wise, the best that

[03:38:51] we've had.

[03:38:52] And that's what just has me excited.

[03:38:54] Now our first map, Celestial Husk, which I would say out of the domination maps is definitely

[03:38:59] on the side of some of the ones that people don't love.

[03:39:03] a couple maps within it that are a bit awkward when it comes to high ground to low ground

[03:39:07] and just keeping the team healthy and alive. Last time these two teams fought it was at

[03:39:10] Hells Heaven, a much different map with different bands, Shib. So if you want to talk about

[03:39:14] a fresh start with this B-07, this is one way to do it.

[03:39:19] Agreed. This map is far more open. It plays well with Angel. It plays well with Venom

[03:39:24] on certain locations of this map. It's got its strength and weaknesses. There are tight

[03:39:29] corridors, but it's nothing like Hell's Heaven in terms of just like these heavy

[03:39:32] packs, no-bally locations. There's a lot more room to play and flank and engage

[03:39:36] and that's the kind of stuff we'll likely see from these cops here shifted

[03:39:39] maybe more towards the dive front and then you likely will have that Cyclops as

[03:39:43] a solo hitscan duelist. That's all on the table, but again they're trying to pull

[03:39:47] out all the stops here. Maybe it's gonna be totally different than what we've

[03:39:50] seen from these teams in the past and that's the beauty of Malva Rivals right

[03:39:54] now. Oh absolutely. Hey Pauli said yesterday I guess if they want to try to

[03:39:58] to get a map off us, then it

[03:39:59] would be with the fastball

[03:40:00] special and crass.

[03:40:01] He's just absolutely

[03:40:03] chopping at the bit to play

[03:40:04] the game of God throwing days

[03:40:06] at a million miles an hour.

[03:40:07] But I don't think that will

[03:40:08] be allowed.

[03:40:09] That is definitely a game plan

[03:40:10] that we saw going forward

[03:40:11] from 100 Thieves to what TLC

[03:40:13] did yesterday.

[03:40:14] And you can now feel the nerves

[03:40:16] a bit more.

[03:40:16] You just got a nice W.

[03:40:17] You're nice and warmed up.

[03:40:19] TLC got to watch do their

[03:40:20] homework as well, but also

[03:40:22] warm up on their end.

[03:40:23] As we see energy locked in,

[03:40:25] speeder in the back,

[03:40:26] too duelist looking to get it

[03:40:27] as we start our pick and ban.

[03:40:28] And once you know, we'll game it off the table.

[03:40:31] Yeah, exactly like we said from what we saw yesterday,

[03:40:34] gambit removed from both sides with TLC says,

[03:40:36] get rid of the daredevil.

[03:40:37] I don't want my flanks to be called out in terms of location.

[03:40:41] That's a smart play there.

[03:40:43] The Wolverine might be coming up soon,

[03:40:44] but you got to lock that Mantis to match it right back into Swamp.

[03:40:47] And that's just what, again,

[03:40:48] it's pretty much a testament to yesterday,

[03:40:50] including the dive removal.

[03:40:52] Yeah, and yesterday what they did is they saved the Mantis first,

[03:40:55] Which is exactly the same route they're going but the save on swamp side was rocket

[03:40:59] So they swapped that to the mantis that later got banned and they ended up banning Ultron next this time

[03:41:04] They're going on to Loki so changing up obviously getting rid of the team up there as Loki got saved by TLC ship in that second

[03:41:11] Slot and that was all but finished from that point on right because we know best get do on the tree, baby

[03:41:17] That's and you have an answer if they try to match the tree back if you have Loki available those crystals

[03:41:21] as we talk about being so valuable,

[03:41:22] because when you use the domain,

[03:41:25] it's essentially an alt cancel button,

[03:41:27] especially in Detroit,

[03:41:28] because it's so hard to look up

[03:41:30] and burn all the crystal locations.

[03:41:31] We even saw that with Valentina again earlier

[03:41:33] in 100 Thieves on the domination,

[03:41:35] just placing the strategic loci

[03:41:37] so that the crystals were unburnable

[03:41:38] and then your team is just virtually immune,

[03:41:40] as you see the save in here,

[03:41:41] and the removal of Wolverine,

[03:41:43] which we had no doubt was coming through.

[03:41:45] So TLC, funny enough,

[03:41:46] is the only thing they changed is who they saved, right?

[03:41:48] If you banned out the loci,

[03:41:49] we're gonna save the Ultron.

[03:41:50] And then on the other side, Swampgaming swapping everything up.

[03:41:53] They, hey, haulies of one trick, get rid of the cap.

[03:41:56] Oh, no, the Venom wasn't f'ing problem.

[03:41:57] We know that, buddy.

[03:41:58] So they're going to obviously forego the cap and they're

[03:42:02] going to go with Luna Snow in the back end, which I think

[03:42:03] is a smart choice.

[03:42:04] Obviously, they didn't play, TLC didn't play Luna Snow last time

[03:42:08] anyway, but always a solid hit there for so much of what

[03:42:10] they can do with the Loki save on the ladder.

[03:42:13] The tricky thing is, is, yeah, you got the cap through now

[03:42:16] for TLC, but also the Ultron pocket on cap with that drone

[03:42:19] is actually next level.

[03:42:21] That is truly enabling that hero,

[03:42:23] and especially with the damage boost on a hero

[03:42:25] that can pump out so much damage so quickly

[03:42:27] with quick attacks if you play properly.

[03:42:29] So that is gonna be a problem,

[03:42:30] able to farm out a little bit faster

[03:42:31] with that damage boost too.

[03:42:33] It's another thing to worry about.

[03:42:34] How will they answer it?

[03:42:35] What's the comp gonna be to know that that is coming?

[03:42:38] We'll see here as they're floating their ideas

[03:42:41] and we're heading into map one.

[03:42:42] Now, it depends on the map, right?

[03:42:44] Cause these are three very different maps

[03:42:46] the way they play.

[03:42:47] is somewhat well liked from the pros. You know it's an interesting awkward high ground looking

[03:42:52] front to back as we look at the the the background of this map but looking at the main point that

[03:42:58] we'll get to is one considered that people do like in the way that you could play both dive and

[03:43:04] what looks like an air raid from what would be speedery on the torch. Now we saw speedery flexed

[03:43:10] it a little bit there in Wakanda. Ultron drone ready but nothing wrong with rolling this out out the

[03:43:15] to get. Yeah, I'm liking what I'm seeing so far. Scatter on that rogue has been something

[03:43:21] that I think is definitely becoming a problem. Damage boosted by 4K. Balting, you're likely

[03:43:26] going to switch here. Yeah, just using that. Oh, they do have the team up too. So that's

[03:43:29] going to be big with those crystals. But yeah, see what it looks like as we have it now.

[03:43:34] Days on the Rockets, the triple comp backline matches a little bit differently. Speedery

[03:43:38] is going to be in the sky with the torch. The first pick is going to be ever important.

[03:43:42] But right now, it's kind of docy-doll and playing it slow.

[03:43:45] Now, Goodluck's trying to get through that tab,

[03:43:46] and he put the prison there, because if they walk through that,

[03:43:48] and he hits the fireball, they're going to be deleted from the video game.

[03:43:51] Now, quickly, Speeder, he went that damage buff as well.

[03:43:53] They make use of those fireballs.

[03:43:55] If you do use that, you get reload instantly.

[03:43:57] She's just going to go home and dive in.

[03:43:59] A little bit aggressive there, and you get out the way in another 10 seconds

[03:44:01] for yet another assassination.

[03:44:03] Again, look for that dash. It's an instant reload.

[03:44:05] So fire that primary, and see what you get.

[03:44:07] Now, we're talking about schmooving, but you really do see it on a flyer,

[03:44:10] especially with speeders on that flyer. It's just I don't think we've seen speeder get hit once yet

[03:44:14] and that is a problem that will continue to rain as goodbye to Valentina.

[03:44:19] Speedery starts off with one. Numbers up now for TLC as their maintaining presence on this point.

[03:44:23] I might see two we do, three goes down as Vess is staying on that strange.

[03:44:28] Yeah, it's the king of 5v6, man. I mean, you just always get that three picked open up and then they fold from there.

[03:44:33] And I mean, one fireball, two fireballs can get rid of anything. You land down,

[03:44:37] you find the primary immediately and you can even get rid of a blade instantaneously.

[03:44:41] They're going to have to maybe get scattered on an angel. Something to deal with this kind of

[03:44:44] air range that they've got going on. Crasnow on the Hulk, which we haven't seen him if Wolfe is

[03:44:50] not on the table. And you know why, buddy? That's Hulk smash and land on the torch. A good witness.

[03:44:56] They're trying to get up there and just get that tackle out of the sky consistently being a nuisance

[03:44:59] here. Bubbles are going to help too with some of that dive potential that you do have on Torch.

[03:45:03] But right now, ComCorn collected the same position they'd like to hold this whole time.

[03:45:07] Stick on the high ground here, utilize the flyers to make it difficult for them to see through that alleyway.

[03:45:11] To see it gets bursted right in the center, not sure if they're going to be able to burst it in time.

[03:45:14] About half HP, what an exile there from Kras, who's on the chase, matchbacked by the boundary.

[03:45:19] And I see another with a large try. So it looks like it gets enough.

[03:45:22] The piece of the abyss from Polly is able to find Valetina and another go down.

[03:45:26] And Zwowz Wampus used everything to no avail.

[03:45:30] And TLC has four ults to boot.

[03:45:32] Yeah, I mean four ults and they have every single thing that they need to protect this point more as Nova goes up

[03:45:39] And now it goes to tornadoes and if you can find a pick in the back line those tornadoes are absolutely flying

[03:45:45] No, what is safe ship?

[03:45:46] TLC is looking like they're picking up right where they left off yesterday

[03:45:50] The speeder is looking like the final boss of a dungeon right now still holding on with a huge

[03:45:55] all just that pocket again the pocket in the sky here from energy has been so

[03:46:00] difficult to find I through especially when you have invisible woman they give

[03:46:04] you that shield whenever you're in dire circumstances the it's just a huge

[03:46:08] problem here as on top of the damage moves you also have a drone there is so

[03:46:12] much it's gonna take so much to get speeder out of the sky I love these

[03:46:15] lines that he's using for the prisons instead of going more to the square

[03:46:18] attack it's just like I hit everybody heated up here in this thing as now

[03:46:22] Now diving through is born to be crass, man.

[03:46:24] It's just got to try to land.

[03:46:25] If you can't get on top of the torches,

[03:46:27] it's hard to survive through the punches.

[03:46:28] But no, she could find another pick with the primary.

[03:46:31] Stuck by at the shotgun blast.

[03:46:33] And now for the sole research, it's

[03:46:34] a Valentina man cannot find relief.

[03:46:37] Yeah, huge tackle there from Kras,

[03:46:38] cleaned up by days on the energy.

[03:46:40] And that'll change the tides of things just a little bit.

[03:46:42] 4.5-alte available with Scatter.

[03:46:44] And now it looks like Swap should be able to retake point here.

[03:46:47] Are anything crazy on the picks?

[03:46:49] I don't know.

[03:46:49] Scatter trying.

[03:46:50] Wow, Krasn goes down to literal 10 HP, the Foundry has to get forced out, Nero matches it right back.

[03:46:55] We have a Venn diagram, as the eye goes out, can they clean up somebody?

[03:46:59] It looks like not quite yet, Psychoiline, goodbye, Schreeter.

[03:47:02] They finally put down and get the Fire Stinger as best one.

[03:47:06] It's just showing why, both the flexing and doings of the steam, oh nice little flip and style points,

[03:47:11] heads across the board, they're held up here for that large drop,

[03:47:15] I'm not gonna find anything from it though and just going back and forth between these targets gotta find one that they can pick up

[03:47:20] Drop the shields nice over time taking down

[03:47:22] Don't proceed to the nameshift. They're gonna need a miracle to get hold on

[03:47:25] Yeah, I'll get the contract just seven five no picks, you know

[03:47:28] But hey best is able to take out crass and this is actually the third pick in a row here from best on the strange rigging value

[03:47:34] With that team up and there's the odd but that gets blocked by indisputable shield for that moment still

[03:47:40] It's gonna be a battle on this point everybody using every cooldown. No also available. It's all about the neutral pick now

[03:47:44] Who gets the first one and when it could be on this front line would apply my best to find scatter

[03:47:50] Shvidery is going to take out for game the first map. There's a TLC

[03:47:54] That dude you can't even hulk old there because it's i-frames that then don't count as a point presence, right?

[03:47:59] So it's like just left to jump out of there and call it man

[03:48:03] It's wild it just feels like they can flex to whatever is needed from them as we take a look at the stats and yeah five finals

[03:48:10] there for speed. Everybody Paulie picking up Venom and just get the value town that's

[03:48:16] coming there. Truly again, he's the mayor. Yeah, it's just such a similar play style

[03:48:20] to cap. I mean, you can really, honestly, it's cap without needing to escape and plan

[03:48:26] routes. It's kept with constant answer, constant beef, just a million HP. I do think cap has

[03:48:31] a little more, you know, not only style points, a little better all and can play more aggressively

[03:48:36] on the back lines and really follow up on, but I think that is essentially a brick wall.

[03:48:40] when you play at this level of play like Pauly and you're able to master something like that.

[03:48:43] You are going to be an issue for this backline and he's looking like it.

[03:48:47] Well, finally, we have the two counters that I was looking for, you know, having Angela there

[03:48:51] and the Star Lord. Those are two of the best. I would say, like, more rank,

[03:48:54] you know, Spider-Man could be a nuisance, right? But those two is a quick way because if you can

[03:48:57] get that out of the sky, they lose so much of that damage. There's really nothing left.

[03:49:01] Once you get that big heat rolling, ult economy-wise though, they're still looking on top. They have

[03:49:06] two, three that are about to roll around the corner with energy and speedery.

[03:49:09] So Swap's gonna have to win fast and quick and then we get a fill.

[03:49:14] And we go once more, forcing out a hold here.

[03:49:17] Savage hook and craze looking for anyone, but that target's gonna be Vassus in dire need of health here,

[03:49:21] but we'll pay for a goodbye and it's answered right back though by speedery and Polly in the chaos!

[03:49:27] The rest goes through from 4K dog numbers, or even now with 5v5 on this point,

[03:49:31] no ult's gonna be able to be launched as Valentina goes down with that resurgence.

[03:49:35] And at the moment, TLC are about 75% on the cap.

[03:49:39] Shbedari gonna find another Polly.

[03:49:40] And Shbedari back to back once more, find a final.

[03:49:44] Yeah, for a good look staying on that point with the old just pushing the whole thing

[03:49:48] like a frying pan.

[03:49:50] Another Polly out.

[03:49:51] So getting those tanks right and farming on the tanks early, but not able to get much from it.

[03:49:57] Now going to have the legendary, which is going to be quick work of Shbedari.

[03:50:00] But the dash that is changed now on Torps has helped him so much in that survivability.

[03:50:05] 15 meters it goes shit, and then you can quickly get your director for safety.

[03:50:09] Oh, we're seeing a puppet there though, and so we'll see how the ultron hits,

[03:50:11] it's gonna go with energy, and try to follow up his teammate,

[03:50:14] and just like that, you put the solar surges, it wouldn't be suppressed, so the engineers throw it.

[03:50:18] Yeah, nice match back here by the boundary after the resurgence, like you're calling out,

[03:50:22] but as we see, the dance will come out for, oh, forky, but somehow, Cooper,

[03:50:26] is able to find Grace through that crash, goes down and comes right back,

[03:50:29] and excuse me, a scatter now, drops energy, and the tides are turning here for Swamp,

[03:50:33] who have all the advantage for the moment, trying to find a second pick but somehow no one goes down for the legendary.

[03:50:38] Looking at Krazz now is taking the height and owning it, but the point is still in TLC's control.

[03:50:43] He's gonna get the best of the speed of this moment, nail down a flyer,

[03:50:47] is pin it with the spear now, gonna get the C here rolling as well, that's popping broken.

[03:50:51] To this point in time, he's got to get this point, but it seems impossible to shape.

[03:50:55] I mean, they're so sticky to hit red up, vest with the Agamotto any moment as well.

[03:50:59] What do you do here? Mello does find Pauli, let's get him to capture it.

[03:51:03] That's a good take again, but 70% here.

[03:51:06] This is just really clean holding Swamp through

[03:51:09] and everything right, but just not right enough, it feels like.

[03:51:12] It can't get this control.

[03:51:13] That's in the top spot, but still somehow at like 75% HP.

[03:51:18] Incredible focus by that back line.

[03:51:20] And there's the I once again.

[03:51:21] Is that the land?

[03:51:22] It looks like it could be dangerous.

[03:51:23] Yes, goodbye to 40.

[03:51:25] Scatter answers it back on the best though.

[03:51:26] 40 comes back from the BRB.

[03:51:28] So value in Swamp's favor, but it's 93% here.

[03:51:32] or Team Liquid set it up, will they get the 99?

[03:51:35] Yeah, correct the champagne, if you stop it before 99,

[03:51:37] I guess is what they're hoping for, and they do!

[03:51:39] Look at that!

[03:51:40] Folks, 98%, but yeah, man, at what cost, right?

[03:51:43] At what cost?

[03:51:44] What did it take?

[03:51:45] Phenis said everything.

[03:51:47] Looking at it, 90, 80, 87 towards the back end.

[03:51:50] The most important ones are ready to go,

[03:51:52] but see how they can get this value from

[03:51:55] probably more aggressive, invisible boundary, right?

[03:51:57] Maybe use how they choose to take it,

[03:51:59] or with energy, I guess you can go either way.

[03:52:01] right now it's just like way more comfortable. It's a supernova going up and out of the sky.

[03:52:05] Yeah, speedery trying to force out something here, but instead it pulls out all the way. There

[03:52:08] goes Valentino with the Silver Surgeons. The idea is Paulie could try to get an odd here

[03:52:11] to counteract 4K if he can get to that 100% number and use that healing reduction to burst

[03:52:16] through, but no, the teams are just going to force it out and play safe. Val with a nice kick

[03:52:19] onto energy is going to put Swamp back off the numbers gaining towards 40% to the 98.

[03:52:25] A team that could sit it. Ellen, it looks like the control will slow up here as TLC regrets.

[03:52:28] Yeah, I mean, Valentina's doing a great job getting these picks on the Flyers early.

[03:52:32] That's two times now.

[03:52:33] She's gone the Ultron out of the way and out of the sky.

[03:52:37] I mean, that and Scatter, that's going to be the main two that need to focus here.

[03:52:40] But we are getting Porsches out and gone.

[03:52:42] So the Fire has been put out finally, and that's going to really relieve a lot.

[03:52:45] But that might have a comp change later on that they'll have to win another fight, 50%

[03:52:49] and up Slimey to look after this Beastman.

[03:52:51] They usually combine that with the Extermination, not going to be able to do with the Breeze

[03:52:54] coming in from Forky Dog, nice work there.

[03:52:57] There we're going to see energy drop one, but the Raz comes back to BRB, consistently getting

[03:53:01] value matched with a ton of altos. Cooper brings him in with a resurgence, Polly goes

[03:53:05] down with a feast, trying to slow up the back line, takes out Valentino. Polly cannot be

[03:53:09] stopped. Best is able to get a second, can Polly fight even more. What a dive there,

[03:53:13] using that easy swing to get up in the sky fast, and that's going to be the point. Team

[03:53:17] Liquid Citadel have done it. First map is theirs.

[03:53:20] I feel this pretty hard to bring people under the mud, but you can just build the fortress

[03:53:23] in the Citadel on top. I mean, Team Liquid looking very polished and not skipping a beat. I mean,

[03:53:29] it's not just that they have flexibility in the heroes, but depending on the map, right, they

[03:53:33] utilize so much of that environment on that first bit they were torched, and they're able to show

[03:53:38] their flexibility to that max degree, not just in the big bands, but where they play to get the

[03:53:42] biggest advantage. Yeah, that was a fun one to witness. Again, we talked about those unique

[03:53:47] comps, and I think we saw one, the full flyer support, hard pocket, the raid boss, speedery,

[03:53:52] Let him just deal that damage. Will things change? Will the band phase change?

[03:53:55] We'll find out on the next map choice going to swamp after this break.

[03:55:52] How's goin' me to figure out

[03:55:54] The odds cannot pull as we begin

[03:55:56] Breakfast is tied away, come fight me

[03:56:01] Do you remember who you really are?

[03:56:04] Show me that you are still the only one for me

[03:56:07] I'll be waiting for you

[03:56:10] Play it again, I'll make jokes, rise

[03:56:12] Please say what you've just said

[03:56:13] Smash your own sorrows

[03:56:16] Hold on, risk my tears, I'm dead

[03:56:19] We are rivals in the dead and light

[03:56:21] And everything don't mind

[03:56:23] Hold on to your powers now

[03:56:25] There's no point

[03:56:27] We are rivals till the end of time

[03:56:31] We are flesh and blood

[03:56:32] We are a land full of blanks

[03:56:34] Wasting across time and space

[03:56:36] No one's here to learn

[03:56:38] Right, they can't take it anymore

[03:56:49] O

[03:56:52] Do you see the dawn? The flames running right?

[03:56:55] Shining one-thousand of rays, and yes

[03:56:58] Of course I'll time to see you turning the sides

[03:57:02] And do you see now? Our time? Our time? We can still fight

[03:57:06] Like the wind in fire and tight wind at the wall

[03:57:09] But then always get your hands on your heart, it is mine

[03:57:13] Light has fallen, darkness broke down

[03:57:16] Yes, if I were your destiny I'd play

[03:57:19] New days running for the past and future

[03:57:21] Raise your stings, lead the way, light the pain

[03:57:25] And when you wake up, your mind, your heart's racing

[03:57:29] I feel your sense flashed, you burn so low

[03:57:32] Before the risk breaks, I'm gonna get

[03:57:34] I should be a level two, the end

[03:57:36] Now I'm inside, I'm knocking in your minds

[03:57:39] Hold on to your promise, now

[03:57:41] Get out of us, feel right, you're stuck in

[03:57:44] Until the end of time

[03:58:16] I'll be the pain for you

[03:58:19] Waitin' up in your hands holdin' on

[03:58:22] Teamwork lookin' inside you

[03:58:25] Feelin' the sparks in you

[03:58:27] End up unleashed

[03:58:29] I ain't got nothing to fight with

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[04:00:47] invest the flower on top as

[04:00:48] the eye opens and closes the

[04:00:50] door there on the hopes and

[04:00:51] domination. You know, box says

[04:00:53] Hey, Dominations on our weak

[04:00:54] point at all. It's just that.

[04:00:55] Well, TLC. It's the best that

[04:00:57] they're the best in domination,

[04:00:58] so it's hard to beat. You know,

[04:01:00] who is right now the best in

[04:01:01] that game? Oh, looking for

[04:01:02] them, though, it's best the

[04:01:03] seven and there's a lot of

[04:01:04] maps in between. Now last

[04:01:06] time she did take it to

[04:01:08] Even the odds wasn't exactly that and they were kind of figuring things out with the pig band phase

[04:01:12] But now with that figured out where do they want to take it and what do they do ship?

[04:01:17] Because let's be honest right then swamp felt every inch of what the mountain is ahead of them in this matchup of PLC

[04:01:24] Yeah, like you said though

[04:01:25] I mean again a domination for them

[04:01:26] She's never been will compare to TLC like you're saying has ever been there a strong point last time they matched up

[04:01:31] They actually feels the only one the Dom's until the final match game seven

[04:01:34] They're able to bounce back like that is a testament to how good they are a dumb in-house one can also be very good at

[04:01:39] Convoy convergence, but it's better where they take it. I mean again, it seems like they like these unique

[04:01:44] Maps that maybe aren't selected as much much. This could be one of those

[04:01:47] Decisions they've made that they haven't done before it could be a map. We haven't had a lot of experience on I don't know

[04:01:52] I'm looking forward to see something different. Maybe well listen guys

[04:01:55] You could give the MVP to pretty much anybody on that team on that one

[04:01:59] But as we take a look at what you just missed there in celestial husk, it will be going on over to Paulie and

[04:02:06] Again, you know him as the captain America. He came out with the shield that land

[04:02:09] I mean, there's so many stories about the cap here, but guess what but this

[04:02:13] This guy could play anyone and anything and you said the best, you know

[04:02:16] We've seen a lot of in him play but the execution to perfection not just to be like a cool-down

[04:02:22] Ability you waste her. He's gotten all that value out of the syndium. Yeah, he was going into 3v1s of finding value

[04:02:28] that's huge. Even with Ultimate, he had granted he was using Alts to find those picks. It is very

[04:02:31] hard to do that in a triple-comp and seemed like that was the case. So absolutely beating the

[04:02:35] allegations, being a one trick maybe here as we can look at the stat line across the board.

[04:02:40] A lot of things to highlight, the composition that I just really love from TLC there,

[04:02:43] anything major standing out to you my friend? Oh man, just that it's so funny. I mean,

[04:02:48] Valentino and Forky, they just are so hard to fall from other teams, have great survivability

[04:02:52] numbers, but it just seems like they are absolutely haunted, man. When it comes to trying to stay

[04:02:58] alive in this thing and it comes from just such an aggressive play, not only obviously from what

[04:03:02] we saw in the air from speedery, but it's Paulie. How do you stop Paulie in the back line without

[04:03:07] committing too much of what you're throwing up in the front line? Stuff answer. I mean,

[04:03:11] I like a lot of the stuff that kind of works into that heavy anti brawl stuff or anti dive stuff

[04:03:16] is like not that meta right now. I mean, that could be good, but it's not like the mainstay.

[04:03:20] They all argued the cop that they were running, they had height issues as well as the dive

[04:03:25] issues.

[04:03:26] Obviously, Shbedari made the change at the very end, but the human torch was drawing

[04:03:29] so much focus and there's so much protection on torch that it kind of, it was difficult

[04:03:34] for them.

[04:03:35] They weren't really looking at Pauli's engaging all the time.

[04:03:36] It was just a really good composition.

[04:03:38] And dude, I know this sounds crazy because if you, like, we're not going to see a venom

[04:03:42] ban, are we?

[04:03:43] But if you look at one common denominator over the last four games now, four is Pauli

[04:03:46] has been feasting on the abyss over there. And it's like, okay, if you ban that, it's

[04:03:51] just going to be cap, but at least it's a different look, right? Like, I don't know.

[04:03:55] It's, it's again, this is what we kind of led into. You could take out one, you know,

[04:04:00] leg of the head of the Hydra and two more shots take its place in Paulie's case. It's

[04:04:04] like heroes. Yeah, I agree. I don't think you can ban the venom because I think it's

[04:04:07] kind of a waste of ban. I think the cap is just such an equal answer. If not better,

[04:04:11] I think you just kind of wanted to showcase the venom. I think venom is also really good

[04:04:13] in some of those maps. So the idea was to get profit on venom in case it goes to the

[04:04:17] mapper. You can just stall for days and he just plays that well there. So good decision

[04:04:21] looking good. I'm with you though. I don't think it's even worth it, man. Another head's

[04:04:24] going to pop up. You've got to find a way to potentially counter what they just showed

[04:04:27] you. Yeah, so we got our map one and it went to intercells path last time and I don't want

[04:04:33] to say that they don't want to go back to Asgard. Of course, by the way, me and you missed that

[04:04:36] map. Like finally the maps play. I know, dude. 30 seconds, bro. They're taking it to Spider

[04:04:41] island which um hello first time map in a minute here but we will be going on over there and

[04:04:47] you know there's this is a very interesting map of the way that it's played point two is pure chaos

[04:04:52] but it's not the easiest point one to get either yeah it's tricky yeah it just seemed like tlc's

[04:04:57] kind of found something they like kicked it into overdrive and they haven't been stopped it's been

[04:05:00] forced rate maps down on wood even on like a drissel they held point one right like that's just

[04:05:04] something that they've been doing they've been stopping teams point one early on almost it

[04:05:08] They're interested in almost not burning it as well.

[04:05:10] Like, that's their map.

[04:05:11] Burned into Tralough.

[04:05:12] Almost had them 0.1 instead.

[04:05:13] Had them 0.2.

[04:05:14] It's like this team is undefeatable right now.

[04:05:17] And what needs to happen is Swamp needs to find one map,

[04:05:19] get the momentum in their favor,

[04:05:20] and see if they can ride that through.

[04:05:22] Yeah, and it's like, do they put all the priority

[04:05:24] on just protecting Daze and freeing that up?

[04:05:26] But they tried that yesterday in map two.

[04:05:28] Guess what?

[04:05:29] Hey, Wolverine saved out the gate.

[04:05:31] Then they banned the Hulk.

[04:05:31] And then the fastball is gone.

[04:05:32] So you do have Daze doing his thing on Logan.

[04:05:34] But what costs?

[04:05:36] because then you lose out on the rest of that back line

[04:05:38] and they're gonna make you punish, right?

[04:05:39] They're gonna get rid of all of the key things

[04:05:41] that you want on that side.

[04:05:43] Right now, if they want a big shot in this,

[04:05:45] Melophobia is gonna be playing the game of his life

[04:05:49] alongside days, trying to find that value

[04:05:51] and really contest what has been

[04:05:53] that off-flex king in Schmeader.

[04:05:55] Yeah, but it's tough when you're going into

[04:05:57] energy's hit scannability too.

[04:05:58] I think Melophobia is one of the best hit scann players

[04:06:00] we've seen in the Americas region

[04:06:02] and I think so is energy, right?

[04:06:03] And energy has been a star so far,

[04:06:05] So that's where it gets a little more dicey,

[04:06:07] just a pretty even matchup.

[04:06:09] Definitely having rounds where they look stronger

[04:06:10] into each other.

[04:06:11] But it's very hard to have that, like, you know what I mean?

[04:06:14] Like goat level play that let the Bronn flu game

[04:06:17] when you're going against somebody

[04:06:18] who's up there in town as well

[04:06:19] as we're looking at some of these bands,

[04:06:21] very similar story so far.

[04:06:23] Yeah, so Swamp again, went with Wolf,

[04:06:25] protects the last time,

[04:06:26] gonna go towards the Mantis this time.

[04:06:28] And how much has changed?

[04:06:29] TLC is going instead with that Mantis free,

[04:06:32] get rid of, you know, and get rid of days.

[04:06:34] We saw what happened when you gave days in midtown. He was able to really carry a lot of that backline help

[04:06:39] Not this time not gonna happen with against TLC low key and old trying to be banned that was similar to yesterday

[04:06:44] It was wool for the last slot there to try to make it a one-sided wall

[04:06:47] Don't know if they'll go with that because TLC is not even gonna that even let days

[04:06:51] It's the same gameplay man. It's like okay days. We've heard Fox say that you could play bucky star Lord

[04:06:57] We're gonna have to see it

[04:06:58] Exactly as we see here to save of Cyclops Luna still gonna be banned out

[04:07:02] This is a little bit of a change here for the back line. They don't want Luna's pressure

[04:07:07] Ultron locked in for swamp. It's a change in pace here. This is something that's slightly different, but

[04:07:11] We're gonna find out if it's enough in a moment

[04:07:14] All right, going more with the dive protection

[04:07:15] I mean, but then what you get from here is, you know, what they're trying to get rid of is the whole Miro

[04:07:20] The Fox team operate with Luna and giving TLC that talk about disruption of ultimates

[04:07:25] I don't think I saw an Agamotto go out yesterday because it's like, oh, hey take a charm. Take a freeze. Good luck

[04:07:29] Ever getting something off between these two and the CC that they have between them will be in that last band for TLC

[04:07:35] I think solid pick obviously when you have Mantis in that lineup

[04:07:39] They're trying to prevent ultron for days Mantis obviously and then having

[04:07:43] Evan Valentina do what she does so well on the low key so somewhat similar somewhat different

[04:07:49] Spider islands definitely those should mix in the chaos a little bit

[04:07:53] Agreed. Let's see now what they're trying to run off for if I think this is a we're gonna see a lot based on the defense that

[04:07:59] TLC wants to run there. They showed us that they're still willing to run like some sort of triple triple

[04:08:03] sometimes it's honestly been like two a two one three comp and that is exactly what we're going to see here as

[04:08:09] Oh, I like these pigs on the defensive side. They're gonna have group pennies and we might see some combination of the wall defense

[04:08:14] but

[04:08:16] attacking sides really where things need to be different and I'm liking the idea

[04:08:19] It's get back in the sky yourself a little bit help with the penny play not stress over it too much

[04:08:24] But is it going to be enough in Melophobia solo duelist style into this very defensive bunker comp

[04:08:30] But Nero on the Fox and I will say Nero's Fox. He still looks good

[04:08:34] I think Fox is a holes kind of taking a step back with the entirety of like full dive comp

[04:08:37] It's kind of been dying a bit, but Nero has seemingly still found value with it and again

[04:08:41] I mentioned this early on I think here's one of the few Fox players that just dives with dive all the time

[04:08:46] Although there's not going to be a lot of that in this comp. Oh, I like this Melphobia. It's got the swimsuit out looking for days

[04:08:51] They're looking up in the sky for what could have been a flyer jump, but he's in a way not going to find that.

[04:08:57] And buddy, he got the Star Lord down. I was going to say it's pretty tough to get value out of Penny on this first point and this first kind of bin, but Holly already going to find that.

[04:09:04] Nice and early, bud.

[04:09:06] Yeah, and BRB's burned quickly. Not a bad look here. Like you said, it is tough when the team's just not playing to it, but it's very tricky depending on location of the spawner.

[04:09:15] He seems to be hit just a bit right now teams just stalling plain slow identifying cops

[04:09:20] It comes out to try to think through a game plan as the dive comes through and scatters consistently nice tackle there

[04:09:26] Who's in to energy goes down Valentina gonna find the first pick that will not be res here and swap starts moving

[04:09:32] Yeah, I like this Angel pick as you just connect over and over right like you want to play behind bunker

[04:09:37] Okay, I'll go ahead and take you to my team on the shift of all Valentina

[04:09:40] We're gonna have to put the trust in ourselves with those numbers now and quickly they're gonna try to get this cart now on there

[04:09:48] Push it forward through Main Street. I like this game plan of attack. You pull it out of here. There's another kid in that chip and another death

[04:09:54] Scatters on a rampage right now. That's like five huge pulls

[04:09:59] Consistently four but with five poppies so gotters on one cannot be stopped great movement now looking for energy who will fall to

[04:10:05] Scatter is actually him right now and still maintaining this but the point is being bunkered down and the portal's gonna come out

[04:10:14] What a strategy here from TLC?

[04:10:17] Scatter you enough. I mean how you win war buddies thick with the airspace and that's what's happening right now

[04:10:21] Angela Airways is hunking for heads at this moment. I'm out of hope you're gonna have that legendary

[04:10:26] Don't from the sky there goes to see you try to find the best permit gonna go get you up

[04:10:31] Now, speedery buddy, making this now, they saw my five-pace.

[04:10:35] It was the full ace.

[04:10:36] Now, what I said, they know he's going to play disgusting.

[04:10:39] That's what we're talking about when we say, using the combination,

[04:10:41] Rocket ults into a straddle.

[04:10:43] Notice how he found five through the boundary

[04:10:46] and shut down the boundary.

[04:10:48] That is the power of Rocket on a team like this.

[04:10:51] Swamp is built different on this attack.

[04:10:55] Two minutes for the final push, but TLC did a good job

[04:10:58] stalling what they could.

[04:10:59] Yeah, they're like, OK, we saw what you did up

[04:11:00] this guy we're gonna offer the same with ultron and one wing angel here now you see that we are

[04:11:06] gonna have at least a slow resurgence into a galar truck shortly from inner June. Peter though

[04:11:11] needs to have pick on scatter finally slowing it down the rocket available up in healthy once again

[04:11:16] means he's just gonna continue to get all that presence down different of what has been such

[04:11:20] the nuisance in paulie. Peter's gonna keep it up nice and healthy there goes the extermination

[04:11:24] and days finds himself back in the spawn.

[04:11:28] Yeah, it's gonna look like Scatter is a...

[04:11:30] Ooh, I was gonna say with alt available,

[04:11:31] like try to make something play that can slow it down,

[04:11:33] but no, it's gonna pay for Balancina goes down too.

[04:11:36] Everyone is falling back to the door.

[04:11:37] That was crazy movement.

[04:11:39] You know, if you can act like that was a normal thing

[04:11:40] to do, energy is so good, but has far trucks in hand.

[04:11:44] There's so many times I watch it, I just say, I'm like, sure.

[04:11:46] Like, I absolutely played another game, man.

[04:11:48] I'm gonna be playing Hello Kitty Island

[04:11:50] compared to whatever energy does in the DPS department,

[04:11:53] But taking a look man, it's gonna be tough.

[04:11:56] You got 52 seconds here.

[04:11:57] There's so much going against it.

[04:11:59] When you got rid of that pinny comp now,

[04:12:00] they're gonna adjust and set the better roll.

[04:12:02] It comes heaven falling up for the ball.

[04:12:03] They've got to find something here.

[04:12:05] That though is the one that finds the most.

[04:12:07] Shit, this is dangerous territory now.

[04:12:09] 39 seconds left.

[04:12:10] Wow, it is getting insane right now.

[04:12:13] Energy finds days.

[04:12:15] She's walking forward on a bow.

[04:12:17] Who pays for it?

[04:12:18] And everyone is down 28 seconds.

[04:12:20] We're getting into the final fight.

[04:12:21] fight, Melophobia with ultimate, not gonna be able to be combined. There should be plenty

[04:12:25] of answers for Team Liquid Citadel. If you're looking at all charge and all advantage, this

[04:12:29] is Team Liquid Citadel's fight to lose on point one. This team has adapted and they are learning.

[04:12:34] I mean just again, welcome to the best, best, best duels in America. In energy, having every bit of the

[04:12:41] name, living up to a dash in, dash out, elimination, secure. Melophobia has that legendary rise to

[04:12:47] Find a ping, you can get even one here, forget plenty of that opening,

[04:12:51] Paul is being the nuisance as always,

[04:12:53] he's talking as exactly where he's going,

[04:12:55] reading it like a book right now, Shiver.

[04:12:57] Time to take the over the top, golden bar, getting slimmer.

[04:13:00] Got it, find the red, I love the patience here, Shiver.

[04:13:02] Got a 40-doll potential over.

[04:13:04] Yeah, it's really smart.

[04:13:05] This is well played by Swamp.

[04:13:06] They need to combine here

[04:13:08] because there is going to be the invisible boundary answer.

[04:13:09] If Bass is looking for an ult though,

[04:13:11] which could be game winning, there's the boundary.

[04:13:13] It's going to be Matt, now show me of those ult,

[04:13:15] I mean the point is just drowning in bed is just getting so much value Paulie the boot as well the piece of the abyss

[04:13:42] time is ticking they're able to move on surviving that with so much front line

[04:13:46] presence here comes the Sorcerer's Supreme point out the portal they're

[04:13:50] gonna have another fight here shit but it's gonna be dangerous as they have

[04:13:53] plenty coming up around speedery though going down to that's a pick for this fight

[04:13:57] yeah we're gonna see now if the portal comes through overtime is down to a

[04:14:01] sliver you cannot leave this point and have to get cast in reverse server

[04:14:06] service from speedery there is no answer energy find sparky they're trying to

[04:14:10] Shut down map 2, can they do it?

[04:14:13] Numbers still 5v6.

[04:14:14] Speedery boosting up team Vestal, standing on this point.

[04:14:17] Like a statue looking for the flight.

[04:14:19] The movement is disgusting.

[04:14:21] By Statter, who goes down.

[04:14:24] Will they be able to end this here?

[04:14:25] Two falls, Pauly takes out Daze.

[04:14:28] The feast goes under for the Stop from Crest.

[04:14:30] And they are still holding this thing.

[04:14:33] This is my swap now.

[04:14:35] Since then, throughout the tree,

[04:14:36] just aptly planting in somebody's forest.

[04:14:38] The signature pops up the eye, pops the fake one out,

[04:14:41] the venom goes down, crass, hungry for life,

[04:14:43] you're not gonna find it, it's the fan guards

[04:14:45] in every rich, what, roll in, wayship, master class.

[04:14:50] Wow.

[04:14:51] That is insane, folks.

[04:14:56] That is a, I mean, it's just such clean Marvel rivals

[04:15:01] from both sides, almost making it work there for Swamp,

[04:15:04] but it's by no means over everybody.

[04:15:07] tune in, lock in. This can be held. But look at these stat lines. Vess on top of that route,

[04:15:13] 14 and two, a phobia with 18.8 there. And it's going to be obviously heavily influenced

[04:15:20] by the sea of combination and Val giving that damage boost. But either way, this whole team,

[04:15:25] everybody across the board stat lines looking solid. It's just a matter of team play at

[04:15:29] that point.

[04:15:30] Brother, when did group get a team up that he never dies? Like, what was that? Just, I

[04:15:35] I mean again, I get out my swamp on his own terms. They're absolutely crazy and just gonna be so tough because they had such a

[04:15:43] Window of opportunity got rid of the gimmicks of you know, penny play

[04:15:46] Only picked that up the last group stage and was not able to find the success

[04:15:51] They're gonna have a the thing highlighted here. Obviously, you know, buddy that right-click counters like half the roster in the game at times

[04:15:58] I'm just loving this play. It is just so crazy back and forth here right now. The cop switch being showed in the attack. It looks like things in the idea. The idea there is simply for likely the fastball special to get speedery out there.

[04:16:14] We might see Nero commit with speedery off a portal. That would be crazy. Let's see if that is the idea to fully commit on that backline best now. Making the switch after the throw on the speedery. He was trying to flank, but I don't believe he made it.

[04:16:25] Yeah, so we're gonna get around this early turn, scatter it out, just getting hunched here, I mean, talk about the airways being safe, like no, not even close.

[04:16:34] Everybody eyes to the sky, you now see the leader of the economy going up, using that mobility, like it's just second nature and finding that value instantly.

[04:16:41] Down to you though, getting the pick on best, that could have come in handy in the last point, but now I'm gonna go ahead and continue to push forward even with the K5 and the 6, be back in no time.

[04:16:49] I'm going to try to get that.

[04:16:50] Get that.

[04:16:51] Get that.

[04:16:52] Get that.

[04:16:53] Holy skin.

[04:16:54] As energy presses forward, we're going to see speed or are you trying to handle some

[04:16:59] of this guy who's able to stay healthy for the moment.

[04:17:01] Cooper got about 50%.

[04:17:02] He's kind of stalling.

[04:17:03] Again, figuring each other out.

[04:17:04] It's kind of how it works here on Convoy and Convergence maps.

[04:17:07] Or you can just get deleted.

[04:17:09] Nero able to trans-craft.

[04:17:10] A lot of escape opportunity there after the dive.

[04:17:12] The rest is available from 4K.

[04:17:14] The value of that rocket shining ever more.

[04:17:17] team six stuff and still hold it for the moment.

[04:17:20] And the cool down's always ready, man.

[04:17:21] And she gets kidnapped, just gets the beam right out of there.

[04:17:23] Speed of your best.

[04:17:24] The green team, fine two.

[04:17:25] And right now, Shib, the 2 minutes 48,

[04:17:28] got to get that portal back quickly.

[04:17:29] They can find themselves in the same advantage

[04:17:31] as TLC just did.

[04:17:33] But right now, it's kind of staggering on decision making

[04:17:36] here.

[04:17:37] What are you going to do?

[04:17:39] Shib, it's time to, I would say, force the pressure.

[04:17:41] Maybe you're saving it for the last fight.

[04:17:43] Yeah, I mean, first off, that doorway,

[04:17:44] if they're trying to enter there,

[04:17:46] when you've got Groot set up like that, is just a guaranteed problem.

[04:17:49] But you can see the re-engage going to be coming from height.

[04:17:51] The dive comes in early.

[04:17:52] But look at that HP immediately almost gets deleted.

[04:17:56] That is such a good focus.

[04:17:57] Crasse somehow is able to find Cooper.

[04:18:00] Really good work there by Crasse and the engage.

[04:18:02] Nero's going to fall for Melaphobia, who's looking for even more here.

[04:18:05] Does have that drone damage boosted up for the moment.

[04:18:07] And that's going to be a sweep on the return from Swamp.

[04:18:09] Really huge play for them.

[04:18:12] It's still plenty of time on the clock.

[04:18:14] Super clean man because they didn't use much at it obviously the legendary what I'd like to see Elsa from alphobia here

[04:18:19] I feel like that would be really good against the conflict going up against here

[04:18:22] But either way gets the most of Peter quill and looking at it

[04:18:26] I mean they could have everything dude this will be the infinity war I mean look at absolutely every check mark to the name

[04:18:31] Ready for TLC signing the things inside SG will have as well as Ultron start first

[04:18:37] There's a drawback here from Daze, also available for 4Q as the SIA goes out. No combination, gonna help him out.

[04:18:44] And Crash could go under with the fees to make something happen. Val immediately has to answer as the SIA has insane focus.

[04:18:50] Vez trying to look for a strangling for an opportunity. Yes, there's the boundary from Cooper as he answers.

[04:18:55] No strat lane now for Swamp. They need to hold on through huge Vanguard alts. Can they get this done?

[04:19:02] Well, I mean they survive and through just the onslaught and as you see and here the names energy though does find out

[04:19:07] Yeah, oh no, that's the forky dog at this point

[04:19:10] Just try to stay alive the hunting. This is why you pick up this man and pre agency best

[04:19:15] The best added on the tree finds more the desperation portal coming out from forky dog

[04:19:20] Will it be enough time ship body blocks coming shortly going over the rooftop. That's advantageous. Here's our next last fight

[04:19:26] Oh, I don't even keep a kid. Oh, they do get here

[04:19:29] I thought it was going to be a little too tight, but they touch.

[04:19:31] Still a few down.

[04:19:32] Looks like the fight will continue.

[04:19:34] They have enough time.

[04:19:35] 38 seconds.

[04:19:36] Swap are not done yet here.

[04:19:38] Vist goes under from Polly.

[04:19:40] And it's huge!

[04:19:41] It collides with the front line with Melaphobia, says it's not over yet.

[04:19:44] Look at the back line.

[04:19:45] Keeps damage up, and nobody falls just yet.

[04:19:47] There's no answer for the moment.

[04:19:48] Good stall and good retake.

[04:19:49] 24 seconds and a dream here.

[04:19:52] The team look would sit it out on Swap, but now Swap loses days.

[04:19:55] Polly finds that pick out of the back line.

[04:19:58] I believe it's a matter of time here, as Vest looks to move forward.

[04:20:01] The dance from the shark that is Valentina, is it gonna be enough?

[04:20:05] The cap cannot stall for long.

[04:20:07] Goodbye, as that's going to do it.

[04:20:10] Team Liquid set it out, find themselves in another map win.

[04:20:14] Oh man, with the old desperation swap on the iron fist, tough to see man.

[04:20:19] I mean, hey, they played as good of a response as you can,

[04:20:21] even a team that doesn't show a ton of emotion.

[04:20:24] You got some smiles there.

[04:20:25] That certainly track in an absolute big cheese for what was at this play. I mean you as a group player, buddy

[04:20:34] I love to see it. Yeah, I absolutely love to see it. I love the the best at it

[04:20:38] I know I know I don't hate that line at all as this guy comes in with a group looks incredibly strong

[04:20:43] I think it was an absolute anchor there

[04:20:45] Just doing a little bit of damage and the idea with group is just locking down all those ls's those favorable ways into the point

[04:20:50] Making it annoying to get there as a unit. You did a great job stalling

[04:20:54] But coming out on top after it all is going to be Team Liquid Settel for map 2. Keep it locked here as we head to map 3 right after this break

[04:22:54] And I wonder

[04:22:56] If ever there was a time that we were friends

[04:23:00] That has fallen into shadows, moving and hits

[04:23:03] That's where I've come from, missing you out

[04:23:06] More than a poor life's reunion

[04:23:08] But this is fine, you're worth coming by me

[04:23:13] Do you remember who you really are?

[04:23:16] Show me that you are still the only one for me

[04:23:19] I'll be waiting for you

[04:23:21] Yeah, I'm like John Price, raising up with a sense of smash

[04:23:26] The bells don't close, and the whispers last and end

[04:23:30] The unravels in the end line

[04:23:33] And I'm like, I might hold on to what was now

[04:23:37] Them salamanders, we arrive to the end of time

[04:23:42] We were crushed, and I don't wear them

[04:23:45] We were fights, missing across the land

[04:23:48] And space lies here in the world, my destiny

[04:24:04] Do you see the dawn, the flame, burning brightly?

[04:24:08] Shining one rose, then the breeze ranniest

[04:24:11] Of course, no time has seen you exerting the skies

[04:24:15] See now's our time, our time, we can still fight

[04:24:18] As the winds and fire and wind are no more

[04:24:21] And now it's the only time your heart is mine

[04:24:26] Flight has fallen, darkness, no man

[04:24:29] Yes, here we go, our destiny and fate

[04:24:31] New days are late for the first of future

[04:24:34] Shrinkers in the night, no way, fight with me

[04:24:37] And when you break it, I'm coming to the front

[04:24:40] Raising up with a sense of shame, there's fire

[04:24:44] The only way is to turn some head

[04:24:47] The agreement's in the end

[04:24:48] Why is that?

[04:24:50] I can't join my soul

[04:24:51] I think I'll be still

[04:24:53] Get down once

[04:24:55] The agreement's on the end

[04:24:56] Until the end of time

[04:25:44] Rise, raise me up, this is smashing through times

[04:25:48] For the man who takes it is

[04:25:50] The arrivals to the end, they're right and perfect

[04:25:54] Don't mind, it's more than two hours, no one can stop us

[04:25:58] When the rivals still see it as a sign

[04:27:14] Welcome back to match number three between the two Titans in the America region and ship.

[04:27:19] Dr. Strange saw 14,605 futures and it only took one for the Avengers to come up on top.

[04:27:25] And right now, Swamp Gaming, they're trying to find their one buddy.

[04:27:29] But we saw this last time when they did go against one another.

[04:27:32] It was one to one, then TLC one to narrow, but then Swamp one to narrow.

[04:27:36] So there can be momentum, you gotta believe.

[04:27:39] I absolutely believe in momentum.

[04:27:41] I think there's no doubt about it.

[04:27:42] Honestly, even on that fight right there, there were moments where I was like,

[04:27:45] oh, Swamp turns this around and it goes to a final portal potentially.

[04:27:48] And, you know, it didn't end up working out exactly like that.

[04:27:51] But both these teams are putting it all on the line.

[04:27:53] I think the defense that are on that map was almost anyone's game.

[04:27:57] And although TLC is kind of really putting it through them on these early defensive

[04:28:01] strategies and these early defensive points, Swamp is matching it just not

[04:28:04] quite to the level yet.

[04:28:06] But the MVP is going to Vest and I love to see it.

[04:28:09] I mean, man, this is what started the meme.

[04:28:11] whenever Vest got signed, it was LeBron James, Michael Jordan.

[04:28:14] And it's like the whole team getting signed

[04:28:17] because when you sign a player of this caliber,

[04:28:19] when you already have, you know,

[04:28:20] you had a great Vanguard and Spark Chief,

[04:28:22] you're bringing Vest as this off tank that, you know,

[04:28:25] I mean, I do not remember, man,

[04:28:27] it was like a year ago, I called you on the phone

[04:28:30] and I was like, man, this Vest kid is insane.

[04:28:32] And both of us together were just gassing him up.

[04:28:34] And this was back in the scene before, you know,

[04:28:36] even flight quest was kind of more well known.

[04:28:38] It just continued to excel.

[04:28:40] It's hard to have that consistency as a player.

[04:28:43] So the dude was only playing Swagnito.

[04:28:44] It was on the Magneto grind only.

[04:28:46] He was just on a mag.

[04:28:47] It's 24-7, we're like, this guy's got talent for sure.

[04:28:49] So you can see it now,

[04:28:51] switching up some of these heroes,

[04:28:52] pulling in the rogue, which has been, you know,

[04:28:54] a priority target of bands a lot of the time

[04:28:56] and then also able to play things like group now

[04:28:59] out of nowhere.

[04:29:00] So really big talent, huge pick up there

[04:29:02] by Team Liquid Citadel.

[04:29:03] As we look at some of these stats across the board,

[04:29:05] any major call outs?

[04:29:07] Yeah, I mean, what the Iron Fist picture is hilarious to me.

[04:29:09] Obviously last flash there, but no looking at just kind of the value that they got continue to get out of what Paulie does as a nuisance

[04:29:18] Man, it's like what energy what what can he not do the 10 final hits is obviously 9k different damage than

[04:29:25] Melophobia, but all that matters is getting those bodies in the spawn room, and that's what energy does best

[04:29:31] Absolutely here and see I mean you can look at the finals across the board

[04:29:34] like you said, energy 10, 13 from Ves, 7 from Pauli, Speed had 4. But then, you know, it's just,

[04:29:40] it's on the lower side on the side from Swamp. I think that was where their mistake was. I think

[04:29:43] they did a great job of regrouping and getting to point and stalling, but you just don't want to

[04:29:46] be in that position where you're constantly not necessarily staggering, but getting found out,

[04:29:50] getting caught out, and then forcing your team into 5v6, where ultimately they're going to lose

[04:29:53] somebody by the time you get, that's again a 5v6. And they did a great job still making that work

[04:29:58] for a while, but it's nearly impossible to pull through on the final attack like that, especially

[04:30:03] the point what to hold? Well, you know what now, ship? It's the old break glass in case

[04:30:07] of emergency. Is this when you get the hall of the jolly out, right? Like you just go

[04:30:11] in and get Wakanda, your best map, and I get not picking it right away, right? Like try

[04:30:16] to get a win on something like Spider Island, but this is where you have to. Yes, it's

[04:30:21] best of seven, but you have to even the odds here. We see in every sport, you can't get

[04:30:25] down by too much, right? There's only so much you can overcome, especially when domination

[04:30:29] comes back into rotation, things like that. It just makes it that much harder. And as

[04:30:32] We take a look at the maps up and ready to go the third map. Oh my hey

[04:30:39] Hold on I've heard Fox and the slanderings of this map man

[04:30:44] How many times now he'll say this point one is just you have to play front to back man

[04:30:48] But point two is one of the best in the game. It's obviously the gimmick mechanics of old tracking, but are you joking me, man?

[04:30:55] No, I absolutely love to see this

[04:30:58] This is what I was talking about when I wanted to see a weird maps of them

[04:31:00] They've been working on that they could pull out in time of need. Like you said break the glass here

[04:31:05] Shout out to coach and the entire squad of swap were are gonna try to you know, shake up things a little bit

[04:31:11] I don't think there's gonna be a lot of practice here from TLC

[04:31:14] So this might be what they need to move that momentum in their favor. Yeah, well listen again

[04:31:17] So a point one is pure front to back

[04:31:19] So it's gonna favor a group comp right and just the way that they play which I mean

[04:31:23] This is like two-band group here from what vest has been able to put up or protect a wolf right away

[04:31:28] Is the way you have to plan about it because point two you can kind of make your own and handle a few different ways

[04:31:33] Heck, we might see speed on torch again. Here's big bands though to decide the fate of what will be played

[04:31:39] And we're gonna see the gamut removal on both sides. Nothing major here just yet

[04:31:44] Likely this is where I want things to get a little different

[04:31:46] But again the map change might be enough there definitely have weakness, you know map specific weakness

[04:31:50] They're likely going to be

[04:31:51] banning out.

[04:31:52] We'll see if that changes their flow.

[04:31:53] Mantis Lock-in is no stranger so far.

[04:31:56] The Daredevil ban.

[04:31:57] This is the exact same situation

[04:31:58] we've seen in the first two maps.

[04:32:00] And you can start to see the nerves

[04:32:02] here on the face of Swamp as...

[04:32:05] Go ahead and get that Mantis Lock-in.

[04:32:07] You can have the same thing

[04:32:08] rolling their way, which would mean

[04:32:10] we're going to get the Loki ban.

[04:32:10] So here's the first one in,

[04:32:12] right on schedule.

[04:32:14] And this team knows they got to win now.

[04:32:16] The coach is telling them this is

[04:32:18] the most important match of them

[04:32:20] them as a team since we've got their debut in 2026 ban out going to be the Wolverine.

[04:32:25] And so with that front to back man, it scares me because you really give a TLC kind of everything

[04:32:30] they want here.

[04:32:31] Okay. This is a little different from TLC here. This isn't going to be the Cyclops lock-in

[04:32:34] instead. It's going to be the Luna. So that's the first change we've seen so far outside

[04:32:38] of that. It's been literally the exact same. If the lunatic gets banned here, oh, it can't

[04:32:41] be a dog.

[04:32:42] They got locked in. So this is where it has to be a difference from swamp. And then finally

[04:32:45] they ended in the lock of Ultron of their own. So I think these last two will be the

[04:32:49] force changes from swamp we'll see what their idea of the cop is going to be. Oh, goodbye to the group!

[04:32:58] That was the only thing that was going to give me hope, man. I'm not going to lie. It just,

[04:33:02] it feels, I don't know, I would have like let the Loki, I don't know, it's kind of tough,

[04:33:06] but yeah, grouping out of here is one thing. I think they wanted to see what the rest of their

[04:33:09] comps were going to look like, but hey, but listen, you throw up a dart on the dart board when it

[04:33:13] comes to the map pick, you might as well throw in the vest band. What a tip for the gap of respect.

[04:33:18] Yeah, it's gonna be forcing to something else and you know, you could run the dry row

[04:33:23] Not necessarily sure that's gonna be the case because the driver wasn't the best into triple can be aggro with maybe some damage boost and focus

[04:33:30] But might see the mag come into play

[04:33:33] The capsule on the table. There's a lot for the vanguard line there of TLC swamp

[04:33:37] They still have a lot of their front line that they're able to run to again the target to spend consistently days here

[04:33:43] Which I think is a tip of the cap. It's a confidence boost. It's awesome

[04:33:46] But it also must suck if your days right exactly man. I mean hey we saw the days walker here before

[04:33:53] Maybe we get the blade eventually invests like I guess I'll play storm. That's how you

[04:33:58] Know the lock ins are definitely looking a bit different. Look at this defensive lineup here, man

[04:34:03] And yeah, I don't know man. I was saying it for the memes. Nope

[04:34:06] Okay, okay, it's just a speed out. This is the quick speed out to get set up the ball. Maybe

[04:34:11] We'll see that's definitely the idea for right now energy showing

[04:34:16] some crack and impact play. The defensive side is going to have Paulie on the penny. I think Paulie

[04:34:21] had openly admitted to just essentially running penny and ranked 24-7 and apologized to everybody

[04:34:26] that he met and ranked early on. But now has gotten a hang of the hero looking very strong,

[04:34:31] learned her very quickly. And now Swap is going to be running pretty much what we saw from the

[04:34:36] before, but playing off the fact that they're going to have that Angela pulling and followed

[04:34:39] up potentially by Bucky. I mean we saw best player in the world for a while was the penny player at

[04:34:44] the OTB on Benny, you know, don't sleep, don't sleep on the mech. All right, scatter. This is very

[04:34:49] interesting, Angela Pick. I like it, though, to have that distraction in the back and

[04:34:53] crabs up in the front. So we'll see if I still play going to keep Angela nice and healthy.

[04:34:59] But I guess what, man, I mean, they're just ready for it at all times because you got to get right

[04:35:02] through this, uh, pity hit here. That's kind of why they're going to go with that Angela. Someone's

[04:35:06] going to break the nest, the group wall, that's where to do it, but they find their way going into

[04:35:09] the bunker yeah I think Bucky and Angie are pretty good in the penny because you

[04:35:14] are just an eyesight speedy almost it's caught there and then threw me off to see

[04:35:18] speedery on the white box but showing that bow I was like wait a minute that's

[04:35:21] been here but no it is not near on the Invis they're playing very safe the

[04:35:25] minespot are immediately gonna be deleted great focus by swamp I like how

[04:35:28] they're moving here comp will collect it going in as a unit and that's gonna be

[04:35:32] the first big this time from energy though yeah you know what this is a

[04:35:36] This is one of those two, if you fall early on offense, it just takes the whole world to reset.

[04:35:41] I think you get a lot of portal plays early and often, kind of like how Wakanda is.

[04:35:44] Either way, Valentina gonna get that pick on Pauly, but at this point now with Vest going on the strange,

[04:35:50] they already know they get back to safety early, but yeah, but hey, does that not highlight Speedery perfectly?

[04:35:56] Just, I mean, showing that he could play just about anything.

[04:35:58] Yeah, absolutely. I think we talked about the flex, like he's just a flex savage.

[04:36:03] You've got to just really can play whatever and they're confident and the team just is okay with it.

[04:36:08] And that's what you need, you need confidence in your teammates.

[04:36:10] Scatter, moving forward off the back of the portal, trying to take this fight quickly.

[04:36:12] I don't mind this at all.

[04:36:14] I won't have to return on this at the very end.

[04:36:16] Won't have to three minutes for it.

[04:36:17] The guy comes in for Melophobia, looking for something.

[04:36:19] Energy, trades, with the crack in impact with Melophobia, just a little bit better with it there.

[04:36:24] He's able to find one and they might take this point back.

[04:36:26] It looks like they will.

[04:36:27] So straight away, prison goes out, but it doesn't last for too long and that's point one swap.

[04:36:32] Hey, it's not an easy point to take even for the pros, man.

[04:36:35] So props to them getting right through that.

[04:36:37] And now this opens up a world of different comps.

[04:36:39] Which that Olympia was so weird with how the Bucky's fell.

[04:36:42] It was truly a multiversal clash.

[04:36:44] But again, having this group front to back is massive for the team.

[04:36:47] Going in half Crest.

[04:36:49] I mean, you're a group guy.

[04:36:50] That wall is pretty high up there, buddy.

[04:36:52] What do you like, Crest?

[04:36:54] I believe it's the heel wall.

[04:36:55] So it just can get out of the zone.

[04:36:56] It's just going to have the team touch it, quote unquote.

[04:36:58] So you just play on it for a second,

[04:37:00] hit that so you farm out quickly.

[04:37:01] But at the moment, Kras obviously has off available looking for something and then we'll get back into that to get charged fast

[04:37:06] And it will climb fast with that team up. The Melophobia finds the first pick again. Swap got something cooking

[04:37:12] They want to start this wind train. I think we as an audience want to see get a little bit tighter

[04:37:16] There's the boundary match back energy falls the Melophobia who is really killing it here on the crack with the crack and effecting

[04:37:22] Yes, in the neutral here with buddy. Oh my gosh. Talk about these DPS is walking the hell in they know the backs against the wall

[04:37:29] This is the must win game right like from here. It's done. It's nearly a wrap

[04:37:33] But they're up 3-0 you win this and anything's possible from that moment point to the side say believe Valentina Eve

[04:37:38] Horky dog two straddles to fuel the rage that came to impact as well as a damage boost

[04:37:43] We want to go that route

[04:37:45] You see maybe they go with the heaven's distribution on it obviously group that crabs can be a wild you should watch out for that

[04:37:50] I though a scooper and vets look to match the engine score here

[04:37:54] Yeah, they're both really good initiators when you have Krazz and Scatter's ult available.

[04:37:59] You can play that with Daisy or Melophobia.

[04:38:01] Now Valentina are going to pull off the Solar Surgeance, get them overhealed similar to Speedery.

[04:38:05] Everyone has ult, he's the first one to launch.

[04:38:07] Energy is pulling back towards walls, finds a Q, but it isn't going to be enough.

[04:38:11] Skorky answers that with a dance floor.

[04:38:13] We're going to see Rage of Ultron adjust the moment.

[04:38:15] Polly goes under with the fees.

[04:38:16] Melophobia again finds the first pick.

[04:38:19] He is angry and it's showing as he's consistently getting value.

[04:38:23] Krazz drops energy and they are keeping this momentum very much so on this point. They might take point two here quickly

[04:38:29] Now they're looking like bullies out here, man

[04:38:31] I mean this is just perfection into playing what you want to see

[04:38:34] I mean nothing like taking them to a land that they have quite literally probably never played on

[04:38:38] I mean this map is easily right there with a Rocco pick as the least in the tournament

[04:38:44] So cool to see them really try something and save on to their best map choice at that now

[04:38:48] What did they use to get the point most of it still have Krazz though

[04:38:51] They've been appearing the stuff and you don't need a pro player's new ship anything fancy to fall for brutal

[04:38:56] You can get a lot of value just with the old tree and a good hug

[04:39:02] It's a most of the time

[04:39:03] No, I'm with you fully you don't need to combine definitely is a great money ultimate

[04:39:07] Sometimes it's not worth committing that much if you just do it on your own

[04:39:10] Shater gets tackled out. He's gonna burn a ton of cooldowns here. I think he's in trouble. Yeah

[04:39:13] Yeah, that's it a huge group hug as you always put in my friend is able to find one more best goes down and the momentum is

[04:39:20] is still in their favor.

[04:39:22] You may say that was only one with that ultimate.

[04:39:24] That's not enough.

[04:39:24] Sike, that is not the case.

[04:39:26] One KO in any alt is more than enough value.

[04:39:28] You can pull it out.

[04:39:29] Pulldowns can be more than enough.

[04:39:30] Don't be afraid to use them to burn strap lines.

[04:39:32] With that being said, the ultimate advantage

[04:39:35] is slightly in favor of Swamp, but not for long.

[04:39:37] His energy and melophobia are ready to launch.

[04:39:40] I mean, you think that the mud tires through the Swamp,

[04:39:41] pushing this vehicle into the hardest point there for the cat.

[04:39:45] Three minutes left.

[04:39:46] There's an attorney on stuff.

[04:39:47] Crass is showing why he could play a tree just as well with the quick tech crack and impact.

[04:39:52] And also, it's Crass, though. It's a big one at that.

[04:39:54] Wow.

[04:39:55] He used Neclaratrox to the biggest advantage and pulled off the pistol.

[04:39:58] But a finished escalation point now. They're gonna have to go ahead and reconvene 2 minutes 40.

[04:40:02] Yeah, I like the pick here.

[04:40:04] I think Malifogli was just playing a better hockey in this map without a doubt.

[04:40:07] So, Energy made the switch here.

[04:40:09] Goes over to the outside, which does percent base damage.

[04:40:11] Really strong into things like the tree.

[04:40:13] Gru's gonna pay for that. Although, we'll charge up that backline.

[04:40:15] You've got a similar story with Pauly on that venom.

[04:40:17] It was just absorbing damage, ready to feed that backline charge.

[04:40:20] As Cooper has the dance floor, Bess does have a big old opportunity here.

[04:40:24] Speeder in close, Pauly close.

[04:40:26] There's going to be a lot of Qs pressing this fight.

[04:40:28] Yeah, going to be interesting to see how much they can make with two minutes left, right?

[04:40:31] And then they can probably get the value they want out of just the two prep line tanks.

[04:40:34] Trying to go for a kidnap.

[04:40:35] This Bess is not going to come up with anything here.

[04:40:37] Going over that head of search, reaching in the backline, a little second off in the sky.

[04:40:40] As all eyes are on energy now, I mean, this guy just has such a presence about him as days.

[04:40:44] Days, throws down, okay, good pick, now Paulie, man,

[04:40:48] that's one of the bigger ones you want there.

[04:40:50] That's a huge pick, that's probably not all available too.

[04:40:53] Dance floor is out now for Cooper just to stall.

[04:40:55] That is a net win and Altsforkey gonna be able to ult

[04:40:57] well after that for a pretty good better alternative.

[04:41:00] By Speeder now is forced to match

[04:41:02] and Valentina will have a free strat line answer

[04:41:04] as Herald got to be close.

[04:41:05] This is in Swap's favor.

[04:41:06] Through the ult.

[04:41:07] Can they turn the tides?

[04:41:09] Through the ult man, I mean,

[04:41:10] Speeder reactivated and stole resurgence

[04:41:11] and went right back to soul sent to hell.

[04:41:13] I mean, Despo, though, he need to throw up the map on Kras, disrespect.

[04:41:17] Throwing him right off the bridge, that's my tree, he says, if he's gonna ban it.

[04:41:20] He ready to expect an energy ban, this Glarchok, thinking he'll get a lot of value here.

[04:41:23] Not a lot of places to hide when trying to get his teeth right up Main Street.

[04:41:26] Push him in, and he's ready to go with cracking impact.

[04:41:29] And just great use of abilities to keep everybody up,

[04:41:32] because he did land that pop of the right click with the Q.

[04:41:36] Yeah, Glarchok's gonna be scary on this point here on the bridge, though.

[04:41:38] We'll see if that ends up working out. There is gonna be no answer.

[04:41:41] You know, as they're across the board in terms of strat lane,

[04:41:43] energy finding that pick is massive for a team that could sit it out best,

[04:41:46] gonna start off with a head and direct refution,

[04:41:48] it's matchback craze, takes out energy, does anybody fall?

[04:41:52] Yes, not go, it's still a 6v5, but in favor of swapping,

[04:41:56] that pick into energy is so valuable as Glaratrox was there,

[04:42:00] since it wasn't OT, yet the spawn comes back quickly,

[04:42:02] and they are so close to the door.

[04:42:04] You're looking at the best mechanics here, and your rivals,

[04:42:06] and that's what they're gonna have to use outside of the Glaratrox,

[04:42:08] that's what's available for both these teams here at Super.

[04:42:10] Let's do it, oh that's gonna be a back roll shot,

[04:42:11] comes up in the, needs the glasses,

[04:42:13] let's confuse, they need to find the best energy

[04:42:15] to trade the tree.

[04:42:17] Front lesser down right now, back on the,

[04:42:18] oh scatter, getting speed out.

[04:42:20] That is the door opening, but spawn so close,

[04:42:22] they've gotta finish the job here,

[04:42:24] and it's mellow, versus the dualist,

[04:42:26] Bellatina finds one, and energy,

[04:42:27] this is the chance to swap to claim three.

[04:42:30] Oh, and I thought Nero was gonna be in trouble there,

[04:42:31] it's Melophobia, but they're still stalling.

[04:42:34] Oh, and now there's another scatter with a huge pick.

[04:42:36] Dance floor is out now,

[04:42:38] trying to buy time through the rage,

[04:42:39] Good answer for the moment, still trading, but nobody's following.

[04:42:44] You're saying there's a chance, 3.64, cracking his close.

[04:42:48] There's gonna be Porky Dog with the show on.

[04:42:50] Everybody's dancing here on Swampside.

[04:42:51] Holy, he's gonna find the wobble, wobble on the bit of ults.

[04:42:55] Drop back to Lekha's energy now for us to back up now.

[04:42:58] You've got a few options, keep your Swamp, but close and far away is Dragon Impact.

[04:43:02] There he is, he gets Porky Dog.

[04:43:04] Last chance, last hope for Swamp, and it's slowly bleeding out,

[04:43:08] ship as the portal comes to play but will they have time to touch down both

[04:43:12] the minimum and their chances for three points. Wow that was a battle and we talk

[04:43:18] about teams at this level really exploiting advantages. I mean that

[04:43:21] spawn is so so close it is very difficult for teams of this caliber to

[04:43:27] caliber to push through all three points so shout out Swamp for the attempt that

[04:43:30] was a huge push. Team Liquid Citadel really needs to step up here on the attack

[04:43:34] this could be Swamp's first map win. It's definitely possible to get that point man.

[04:43:38] I mean you have to just have everything line up perfectly in the way that they were able to kind of alternate the olds and keep through it

[04:43:44] If you take a look man, look at Coop's numbers here 10k damage 21k on the heels

[04:43:48] craziness all around obviously big-time damage there from days up above and

[04:43:54] Melophobia get the job done knowing the assignment. I mean that's as good as a three tap on this point

[04:43:58] It is I mean you are meters away and even that little doorway after the bridge bro

[04:44:03] It's just one gap to get through to

[04:44:05] because of how contestable he is, and so they're happy with that for sure.

[04:44:08] You told TLC's face, they weren't like celebrating for that stop by any means.

[04:44:11] Oh no, it's incredibly far push. I think even point two is pretty defensible.

[04:44:16] You have a pretty close spawn, but if you consider not getting the momentum of their favorite at that point.

[04:44:20] Swamp is looking good here, and you know, as a fan of the game, you and I,

[04:44:23] I'm sure both want to see a tight match. I want to see Swamp locking back in like this.

[04:44:28] It's starting to look like their team of hold, and they could make this a serious series with a win right now.

[04:44:32] I'm telling you and anything is possible if you can get this win and taking it from two to one

[04:44:38] It really changes the job obviously got Dom. We're gonna have to

[04:44:41] Let's call Dom a win on TLC side, right?

[04:44:43] That's why they can't lose this because you can maybe win in Hall of the Jollyah

[04:44:46] Have to figure it out from there. Porta gonna open up right away. Honestly, this is how in my own ranked games too

[04:44:50] I like to start this point

[04:44:51] It just stops all this bunker ship that they're trying to get across here as they're gonna go ahead and jump right

[04:44:56] Into the safety bolt and see what they can find just like that SP is gonna have to adjust quickly

[04:45:01] Yeah, that's a tough look, honestly. I think they gave it a little bit too much expected, and they're really not portal.

[04:45:06] They had no belief that I was on the table. I think this is some good positioning right now.

[04:45:10] From the side of Team Liquid Citadel, we're gonna essentially reverse spawn.

[04:45:13] Speedery on the Wolverine could be a problem. The 40's able to find the first pick, and that's what's needed in this chaos to speedery match it.

[04:45:20] I don't believe so. Backline goes down. Well done here by Swap, who are gonna find the entirety of the team.

[04:45:26] But that portal will be available at the end of this fight, so they need it again.

[04:45:30] Brother the scatter is playing out of his mind to some of these early picks and hits just textbook play and yeah

[04:45:36] I mean great reason to use the portal right you're gonna get back in two minutes

[04:45:39] So you got about a you know 150 seconds so you're able to use it on your side

[04:45:43] Which will come right down to the countdown clock if needed, but they should be able to break you either way

[04:45:48] There's the hill wall up in the team healthy close to it though

[04:45:51] Glartrox zero catching there as well and mellow match it now

[04:45:55] Hey, they can all pull track with ease buddy has you got the scanner online

[04:46:00] My favorite with all track right there as we see their aggressive nature pushing in forward

[04:46:06] Nobody in the back has all just yet. You see the percentage of right on the street

[04:46:09] Don't even need to look up as crass almost get that pick from so close

[04:46:12] But it's gonna find a strangling prison just on one on a speedery

[04:46:16] Nellophobia trying to potentially combine instead and there was gonna be no need for it

[04:46:20] Of course that all down that could be a win, but oh it looks like commitment from Cooper unexpected

[04:46:24] This might be a huge win here for Swamp as Chelsea's down numbers at least two and forced out an ultimate.

[04:46:30] Yeah, energy so close to escape there. I think Cooper's trying to keep him alive through the grab and the hook.

[04:46:35] I'm able to do so. The only thing I want back is that ult there from the group.

[04:46:38] I mean obviously getting rid of him trying to use on speed works, but now left with what? You got two stuff,

[04:46:43] almost to three. Sponsor chip, but a minute 50. They've got a lot of ult going in with the gas to get my life all towards Cooper.

[04:46:49] All eyes on the Luna.

[04:46:51] The show there, the K-pop Queen gets two down, that's a full reset now.

[04:46:55] Look at all the much more smooth. They got to look out for a portal in about a minute.

[04:46:58] Man, this is looking strong for this Hail Mary of a pick-up map.

[04:47:03] No, I love this. And that was a great decision right there from Daze.

[04:47:06] I think that alt-right, just a forced long stagger alt, and sometimes people think it's over-committment, quote-unquote, but not.

[04:47:12] They waited like five seconds, ten seconds, before even committing that, finding three more to force a spawn for another 10, 15 seconds time like that.

[04:47:19] It's so valuable. Well done. We'll see if TLC can capitalize, but Swamp Gaming playing lights out at this moment.

[04:47:25] All righty now, we're at 17. You've got the Glow Trunks.

[04:47:28] Online, hungry and ready. There goes...

[04:47:30] Oh.

[04:47:30] Here's the best part about having the invisible boundary.

[04:47:32] Any of the corrections can go in falling.

[04:47:34] There's another big, big, big static just to get him out of there.

[04:47:36] As dinnertime, love is activated.

[04:47:38] Mokidog gonna throw up in the boundary once again.

[04:47:40] And there it is! It's the Stroud and Stroud violence.

[04:47:43] Valencina found the best of it.

[04:47:44] She's gonna run across recidivist damage. She get grooves out of the ship.

[04:47:47] It's the train's going swamps away.

[04:47:49] Small PS, I was going to say, they were popping off for a moment and then they are gone.

[04:47:55] This is happy, this is gone.

[04:47:56] Yeah, that was insanely quick.

[04:47:59] The purple should get them.

[04:48:00] Oh, I believe the...

[04:48:01] Yes, it does.

[04:48:02] They are through, they're all alive.

[04:48:04] This is going to be a huge retake moment.

[04:48:06] It's going to force TLC out of potential port of its speedery on the DV.

[04:48:09] He is looking for more to receive the commitment we do, but Vest comes out on top early, making

[04:48:14] to his energy, drops Crest, and the game's not over yet, folks.

[04:48:18] first point should now go in favor of Team Liquid Citadel after a moment where I was sure Swap was

[04:48:24] gonna hold. It's up to battle though it's the war and I tell you what man that just changed so

[04:48:28] much time off that clock to get through the second to third point it was I'm not saying it was a

[04:48:33] victory already but it helps massively right because we just saw what the spawn room could do and

[04:48:37] you'll just have to play towards perfection which is so hard to do at this level of play so Swap

[04:48:42] us happy with that either way. Cracking impact, ready to throw down online here shortly. Let's see

[04:48:48] now. I'd love this from Brad, you know, just stall right now and continue to drain that time button.

[04:48:53] It is true. Energy moving forward and taking the height, trying to get some all-toddophobia,

[04:48:58] holding on to the cracking impact. They, he's going to be close. You can see all across the

[04:49:00] board here in favor for the moment. The swamp gaming. Cooper going to have an answer though,

[04:49:04] and we know how strong that dance floor can be, especially in the hands of someone like Cooper,

[04:49:07] so that is going to be available as the answer should they need. Valentino going to escape,

[04:49:11] forced out melee form. It's always what you're looking for in a box. You get rid of melee form,

[04:49:15] far more diveable, not a lot of cooldowns now, now's the weakness moment. The team's got a great

[04:49:19] job taking that space back. Psych out, light energy, got to find Scatter. Yeah, the Scatter going

[04:49:23] down like that's really what's the heartbeat of this team is right now, especially on the stall

[04:49:26] front. Cooper gonna go ahead and get the show rolling lights right now as all the blue will be

[04:49:31] eliminated, feed, brighten up here, and energy. I mean, it just, he continues to find these picks

[04:49:36] the route, crass balling, stands rolling, minute 30, they'll get another fight in here.

[04:49:42] Sure, but honestly still favorite tour swamp right now in terms of time and pulse.

[04:49:47] Yeah, and Melphobia is thinking now. I think Energy is doing a good job of matching this

[04:49:51] doulice energy because for a moment, Melphobia will switch over to the elses. I don't know

[04:49:55] if I should have run this. Is this what I need? And that's not the confidence that you want,

[04:49:58] right? It's very tricky to play well when you're starting to wonder if you need to switch and

[04:50:03] It gets dicey in that aspect.

[04:50:04] Polly, going to try to map back into the dive of Krazer,

[04:50:06] does have a feast available.

[04:50:07] Same story here for Polly.

[04:50:09] He's looking at that back line,

[04:50:10] but it's hard to go onto a fox when they really form available.

[04:50:13] And it looks like right now they both kind of feel

[04:50:14] each other out, but 60 seconds is not a lot of time.

[04:50:17] It is a slick pick too, man, just to make it a 5-6 to have

[04:50:21] Cooper out and down.

[04:50:22] That's going to force all the TLC to rotate back.

[04:50:23] So this is going to be essentially what?

[04:50:26] Final fight, right?

[04:50:27] I mean, you could have maybe had the desperation out of it,

[04:50:29] but yeah, final fight here.

[04:50:31] You've got two straddles, Swamp wants this mess, he's gonna go to the kindle, and there's the pop!

[04:50:35] Holy, he's got ult to success perfectly!

[04:50:37] Holy, there's no way to react with the 1-2 hit of the primary ship, Holy does it to perfection.

[04:50:43] Yeah, that's... that's crazy.

[04:50:46] Super well done there on that movement, ult advantage still in TLC's favor now.

[04:50:50] Even though again, I think this is Swamp's fight to lose,

[04:50:53] not a lot of time on it, he's gonna make a big player too, should have five ults in his fight,

[04:50:58] Comparison of four forced out two straddles at the same time incredibly unlucky there in terms of communication from swap

[04:51:04] The gloar trust goes out that does not land so a decent answer

[04:51:07] I don't believe oh it does find one at the end

[04:51:09] Goodbye to Valentina on the E after the fact

[04:51:12] Now goes the E from the front line

[04:51:14] It looks like Kras is still maintaining his days keep some healthy with the range of Ultron TLC used everything though

[04:51:19] Where's the value I didn't see anything the crack it in back comes in

[04:51:22] The Malfobius is gonna be three! It is huge here!

[04:51:26] They might stop it now if the portal's trying to follow us!

[04:51:29] If they reach through the Halls, Jim and Ovalu from five minutes, you only did one!

[04:51:34] And there's only one Malfobia at the Huntstown Cooper Poly to go!

[04:51:38] Folks, the broom was out from Lipwood Citadel, but they snapped it in half!

[04:51:42] We got ourselves a series.

[04:51:45] Wow, wow, wow!

[04:51:47] Wow, a lot of that attributed to an absolutely disgusting 0.1 defense by Swamp Gaming that

[04:51:54] really only faltered due to a huge vest, heavenly dissent, and the team playing off it.

[04:51:59] That melophobia cracking impact at the end could not have been more large, well done

[04:52:03] with a combination from the front line.

[04:52:05] Just incredible marvel rivals.

[04:52:07] Down but not out man.

[04:52:09] The first crack in the Citadel does show in just like that man.

[04:52:12] They picked a wild card to get them back on.

[04:52:15] you imagine in the world where the rever- not the reverse way, Brad, coming back on top,

[04:52:20] that this was the definition and start of the journey from Middle Earth to the Mount Doom?

[04:52:25] Bro, craziness! And folks, I know you are seated! Be ready! Get the popcorns on!

[04:52:31] We're gonna be coming back on the other side of this brick.

[04:53:45] Oh, yeah, oh, yeah

[04:53:49] I'll protect you when I get tired

[04:53:52] I'm a fool who gets pushed away when I'm desperate

[04:53:57] I hear a sound on the wall

[04:53:59] If you look for me before you stand on the wall

[04:54:01] I'll light up the light

[04:54:03] I have to start, let's go

[04:54:06] I'm thankful for the dark and gloomy eyes

[04:54:10] If I push you away, someone will come

[04:54:14] Oh, I'm gonna get out of here, I'll be there

[04:54:20] Don't fall, you have to get up

[04:54:24] I'm not sure where I'm going, I'm just here for you

[04:54:29] Ha, I'm singing a high-pitched song

[04:54:33] I'm not sure what's going on, I'm just here for you

[04:54:36] I'm not sure what's going on, I'm just here for you

[04:54:38] I'm not sure what's going on, I'm just here for you

[04:54:42] If you run to us with a bright, bright dream

[04:54:56] I'll be there, my, my, my

[04:55:05] If you run to us

[04:55:37] Thank you

[04:56:07] My body, a beautiful flower, my goodbye

[04:56:12] If you come to us, I'll be there

[04:56:17] I'm sorry for all the moments I've lost

[04:56:23] If I get better, I'll meet you again

[04:56:28] I'll be there, I'll be there

[04:56:30] The beauty of the world, two worlds, it's in our hands

[04:56:35] Take a look, don't go in, don't you go

[04:56:38] Just wanna go in, don't you fall

[04:56:40] You don't need to know why I'm here

[04:56:44] You don't need to know why I'm here

[04:56:47] If you run to us and make it real

[04:56:58] You don't need to know why

[04:57:05] Take it or not

[04:59:05] I remember the time, the place we used to fight

[04:59:09] And sun and moon and time and wonder

[04:59:12] If ever there was internet, we were proud

[04:59:16] And the sun and shadows were many

[04:59:19] That's why I've come to visit you now

[04:59:22] We are kind of a luxury

[04:59:27] Hello and welcome back my friends

[04:59:30] I mean the Empire is still standing

[04:59:32] But the Swamp Rebellion has forward

[04:59:34] And they are here ship. I mean listen, we've learned that the final boss actually has a health bar and if there's a will there is a way

[04:59:41] It's all about mental momentum and swamp definitely had a wake-up call to get everybody gassed up

[04:59:45] Yeah, this is like how you start that momentum like you're saying you need to get a win under your belt

[04:59:49] They look great that whole map now is the confidence going to be in their favor

[04:59:53] I don't even know how they won that last fight. I'll be honest with you

[04:59:57] I saw the double up that could have been a product of answering dual assault separately calling that you're gonna match

[05:00:02] whatever dual assault maybe it forced it I'm not saying it was an error it could

[05:00:05] have been probably was but either way it happened and then after that or play

[05:00:09] somehow they still win the fight and melophobia hits the world's thickest

[05:00:14] all and it's just again again I see five pop-up on the screen guys build

[05:00:19] different really well done now now the news happening they're like all right

[05:00:22] Melo's about to get a five six piece let's just burn the two cells say this

[05:00:25] thing's finished and go from there speaking of I mean MVP of that map I

[05:00:29] I mean, who else can you give it to, and then what Melophobia was able to roll out on there as we throw up the graphic to see exactly how it was done.

[05:00:37] And there it is, how perfect and fitting Bucky represented in the back of Melophobia.

[05:00:43] And that took me back to the last year.

[05:00:46] But I mean, Melophobia could play Bucky for as long as I can remember, even back in the nemesis days, if you will.

[05:00:52] Again, this is the spark they needed, right?

[05:00:54] Because that's all you need to ignite the battle.

[05:00:57] Yeah, I think the Bucky pick was super valuable.

[05:01:02] It looks good the whole time.

[05:01:04] I think it slowed the pace.

[05:01:05] I think Bucky has so much self-healing potential, obviously, right, with every single ability.

[05:01:10] So you don't have to be looked at as much in compositions that are being dove into all the time.

[05:01:14] It's a great pick and worked out, especially in a more lane-focused map like that.

[05:01:18] It's strong and it worked great.

[05:01:20] There was a moment where I think he was wavering on it, but 19 finals and energy in 19-2 all week.

[05:01:26] Yeah, and also can I just highlight craze? I mean obviously there's group there

[05:01:30] But very good job across the board when flexing to what's needed the damage block hilarious numbers

[05:01:36] But it just felt like this was the battle the two Titans and it feels like you know what maybe they figured about you know

[05:01:42] The band phase a little bit we both said I mean here's the deal. We're gonna be honest here

[05:01:46] They're damn near flawless and domination so folks were probably going there if I'm TLC

[05:01:51] I'm taking them to Dom and I'm going to force match point the entire way and that's maybe what we see

[05:01:57] But if swamp would have somehow grabbed this Dom dude. I mean that would be

[05:02:02] We started zero. Yeah, I think that would be like the ultimate way to like keep your momentum

[05:02:08] I mean this team has not ever lost a nomination in front of us not once so yeah

[05:02:12] I have no doubt that's gonna be the selection and with you a thousand percent

[05:02:14] It just makes sense if I were their team and they didn't run dumb. I would be mind blown

[05:02:19] So definitely be the case. Yeah, but I'm with you if swamp uses this momentum to get their first downwind against his team

[05:02:24] The team that does not lose and now is losing

[05:02:28] It might be the dagger in the back and they might be in trouble

[05:02:31] The Sun's getting real low man. It's here right here. Whether it's here the World Cup Friday

[05:02:35] It's a bunch of ups and on the line my guess is they're probably gonna go hell's heaven if they do pick domination

[05:02:41] They play that so well and it complements their play style and here we find out it is no shock domination

[05:02:47] but going to take it over to Wakanda man.

[05:02:50] So what a map indeed.

[05:02:52] We haven't seen this in some time.

[05:02:54] Yeah, I think this is a map that I've actually personally

[05:02:57] watched their gameplay on in the client.

[05:02:59] Folks just heads up.

[05:03:00] I think it's worth noting if you don't know,

[05:03:01] you can actually watch individual player perspectives

[05:03:03] and all of these games in the eSports client.

[05:03:05] It's a really good way to get better at your hero.

[05:03:07] But I've watched both sides of these teams

[05:03:09] in each individual POV on how they're playing various heroes.

[05:03:12] And I've learned a lot.

[05:03:12] I think this map is very dive and calm heavy.

[05:03:15] A lot of those setup potential with the three two ones

[05:03:17] will happen here and then there is some open location where you can play more poke stuff,

[05:03:21] which we might see. But you know, this is where that cap would come into play. That

[05:03:25] venom would get a little more value and the full commitment with Fox, I've seen from these

[05:03:28] teams before all of it's on the table. So it could throw the band phase for a little

[05:03:32] bit of a loop.

[05:03:33] Hey man, for such an iconic fight, we've got to get the iconic location here in Marvel

[05:03:38] World and we've got ourselves what could set up the story for three one or even the odds

[05:03:44] folks. I mean, this, there's so many different ways with domination versus just going to change

[05:03:49] up the pig band in just the way that you play the game, but also map dependent. We saw the torch

[05:03:53] old Sean thing. Not going to probably see that as much on this map shift. Doesn't lean itself to

[05:03:57] as much air protection. I mean, would you go to what they want to roll out? Just swamp, get rid of

[05:04:04] the tree again. I mean, obviously that was so much better for the game. I was front to back,

[05:04:07] but here's just so much different. Yeah. It's a different game here. You could. I think root

[05:04:12] I mean, it's not bad on some of these maps. And you know, if you have ironwood down, you don't worry about the Angela, which has been pretty impactful. So not like a horrendous band. I don't see it being something that they absolutely need to ban out. But it's also kind of up to the discretion if they're struggling with it. Just remove it. If it works, maybe do it again. We'll see if that's going to be the case with a double gambit off for it.

[05:04:31] No major change there.

[05:04:33] Yeah, for sure.

[05:04:34] Again, looking back to what they've done in the past,

[05:04:36] the domination bands were definitely interesting

[05:04:38] the first time around here.

[05:04:41] As we find ourselves doing the same thing on each side,

[05:04:43] and it really changes up, man, they do not.

[05:04:45] The Daredevil has been a focus this time around.

[05:04:47] They want days uncomfortable.

[05:04:49] But the days has been,

[05:04:50] do that Ultron spot pretty well for them.

[05:04:53] Yeah, agreed.

[05:04:54] That's same-ish right now.

[05:04:57] I think, yeah, it was exactly the same order.

[05:04:59] The Mantis locks coming in,

[05:05:01] They then banned the Wolverine after from TLC.

[05:05:03] I think it's almost like predictable at this point.

[05:05:05] Then the other side,

[05:05:06] yet low key removal,

[05:05:07] maybe the Ultron after that

[05:05:08] and potentially the Grude,

[05:05:09] unless they want to shake things up.

[05:05:10] And then they'll finally lock in

[05:05:11] potentially with the Ultron.

[05:05:13] But that's just what they've done in the past.

[05:05:15] It could be different for them.

[05:05:17] I mean, listen, it's crazy

[05:05:19] because if you look at, again,

[05:05:21] what Fox sees so highly in his team

[05:05:23] is the big brain stuff.

[05:05:25] And so this is again,

[05:05:26] where you got to try to swap something up,

[05:05:28] get it different.

[05:05:28] Ultron being banned is not to cover

[05:05:30] the torch stuff. I mean, it could be, but it's more of just a, uh, being a bit more

[05:05:34] of their attacking strategy that they want to go to with the triple stuff in general.

[05:05:38] I mean, last band, but there's three main choices here. I think you'd let their duelists

[05:05:43] have their way and you're going to have to go more in the strategic and strategist or

[05:05:46] maybe even again, the Vanguard.

[05:05:48] Yeah. I didn't like, I think they found a lot of success in the remove. The Luna looked

[05:05:52] better, I would say, but, uh, you know, they didn't need to last time and they still won.

[05:05:56] So I can see them not in the feeling them in terms of swamp. I feel like they need to

[05:06:00] move that Luna so it will be a different oh it's gonna be in this it's first time

[05:06:02] I think we've seen that on this matchup so again that's that little shift that

[05:06:07] might be enough for them very interesting the Invis is definitely gonna

[05:06:11] be play call there obviously Invis does so well and so many things they call it the

[05:06:15] jubile trade hello we actually oh here goes the Hulk by the way Hulk is gone

[05:06:19] this will be the fastest band of the fastball special you can say before you

[05:06:24] can say the word well actually maybe they're thinking about it but my guess

[05:06:26] would be the whole cure yeah it is goodbye give a god buddy but still days

[05:06:31] having option now play wool is interesting yeah they got rid of the

[05:06:35] low key they don't want to deal with the damage moose cop it's annoying it's

[05:06:38] tough to shut down the groups who crew is available I don't know that it'll be

[05:06:42] played it kind of depends on the map here a lot of open spaces where it

[05:06:46] doesn't get as much value but some of the tighter locations where you can push

[05:06:48] them into the door with those like two blind maps can't think of the exact

[05:06:52] location at the top of my head but it it makes it a little better for him so

[05:06:55] We are going to see the Angelo likely be the priority, but Polly on cap. I would have no doubt will actually be the selection here

[05:07:01] Well makes more sense to why you know you get the wolf or the in this banner, right?

[05:07:05] obviously in this can sometimes have her way with Wolverine and

[05:07:09] Put up a constant nuisance and then you know the band the group because you have a much more, you know

[05:07:14] Reliable way to get the matchup type you're looking for but again, man

[05:07:18] It falls down to one simple thing can mellophobia continue the performance. We just saw that's what this team's gonna need

[05:07:23] I mean, we saw when Melo plays his best, the rest of the team can join in as we see the spectacular waterfalls of Wakanda Falls here.

[05:07:30] Speedway locking in the demon, Paulie for the first time on cap.

[05:07:36] My god, here we go, buddy.

[05:07:38] That's one, Bidham. Like, what do we want?

[05:07:40] Got a lot of dive potential here.

[05:07:42] I do think I know that this on stream has been working on that.

[05:07:45] Venom, Krazen and Scatter have always been strong in this more oppressive frontline dive-y stuff together.

[05:07:51] So no stranger on that line.

[05:07:53] Bays gets the Wolverine for the first time in quite some time in this matchup.

[05:07:58] Is that going to be the change that helps swap win one of these doms?

[05:08:01] This is going to be a pretty exciting lock in, folks, and they could tie this 2-2.

[05:08:07] All righty, yeah.

[05:08:07] Can you go ahead and try to play around that environment right away?

[05:08:10] I think, uh, see what Scatter can get on the kidnap.

[05:08:14] And it's kind of team kidnap, right?

[05:08:15] You got a couple of heroes here and you take it back to, I guess,

[05:08:18] Yeah, maybe portal in with the volunteer you're telling in and then get the metal here

[05:08:21] So there's days gonna slice and dice already get that pressure on point halfway taken and be just for there

[05:08:26] And there's a first kid that slice and dice and send me a heavy force of pop that she'll be

[05:08:30] Open there

[05:08:31] Yeah, I was just discussing backlining all the while energy comes out with the first pick Polly gets one

[05:08:36] It was down to like five HP the telephone comes in from Miro and completely resets the momentum and they sleep

[05:08:42] Everyone after I literally can't believe it. What am I looking at?

[05:08:47] It's so well done by the back lot of Team Liquid sitting out.

[05:08:49] Yeah, man, listen, even the shield frozen in ice doesn't stop the adventure from coming

[05:08:54] out buddy.

[05:08:55] Yeah, it might be a couple of days since he's played, but you know exactly what Paulie

[05:08:58] could do on cap and just the energy is, that's where you can't ban him, right?

[05:09:03] You could have gotten rid of the Cyclops and tried that before, but it was not the case.

[05:09:06] Cyclops 2 has so much force pressure and space, it's that much more value here as Vess is running

[05:09:11] around and sending it up top, looking for the clash down moment on the OK go-com, even

[05:09:16] and then Faw could get them as well.

[05:09:18] We go to share bump in the pack line.

[05:09:19] We'll see if they just dive right into this thing.

[05:09:21] Oh my gosh, it's Melophobia.

[05:09:22] That's why Paulie, there's the fifth open things up.

[05:09:24] Uh-oh.

[05:09:25] Yeah, bought some time though.

[05:09:26] I think that was the goal.

[05:09:27] I mean, the pick is obviously tough,

[05:09:28] but really well done by Swamp.

[05:09:29] We'll be able to find that in the next.

[05:09:30] Make it three.

[05:09:32] I think DeSalle's gonna come out here

[05:09:33] for the strat line.

[05:09:34] They're just gonna try to touch point for as long as they can,

[05:09:35] but it won't be too long.

[05:09:36] DeSalle is shutting them down.

[05:09:38] Energy finds one, but that's just gonna be a four stagger.

[05:09:42] Yes, thank you so much.

[05:09:42] That was a little straight.

[05:09:43] I mean, that's a big difference we saw from the last time.

[05:09:45] This time, oh man, one of that one back so bad, Nero.

[05:09:48] Touching 1 HP, but getting away from what was the big

[05:09:50] Ruby rage, fellow Fobia was looking to the stagger.

[05:09:54] Now, Daze has close to the last stand.

[05:09:56] This man can land some absolute acrobatic miracles.

[05:09:59] Watch exactly where he's going to go.

[05:10:01] He's trying to get a kidnap first,

[05:10:02] but he's looking exactly for his moment in time.

[05:10:04] Oh, there's the helicopter.

[05:10:06] Yeah, I thought I was going to all thought that.

[05:10:08] Oh, this could be taken in the back line.

[05:10:09] Oh, what a shield there from Nero on that timing.

[05:10:11] That was lights out heads up play match now with the dance floor walking forward onto swamps backline

[05:10:16] Who now has to bring it out as well for key starting up an energy through the chaos with damage moves is able to drop

[05:10:21] Craz who did have also available another big prio target today's trades with Vesla energy gonna find Valentina

[05:10:29] No, it's like the point retake will come through from TLC in just a moment

[05:10:32] Well the stalling is out there from Polly Cooper drop staff

[05:10:35] Yeah from a hole on leech could have gone and try to install what they can and get that point right back to their favor

[05:10:40] I'm gonna match 50 to 50 folks in this domination. That's oh so important in this grand finals looking forward to more

[05:10:47] We've got

[05:10:48] somewhat old advantage going towards the side of swamp in terms of least the strat online for Valentina

[05:10:53] That was gonna be let out shortly with having retribution and more but if you're eyes there on the freedom rush

[05:10:59] From Captain America, let's just build the rest that hits now speeder going into the dive quick hit and finish days

[05:11:05] It's the target and I get hit that back in the team. There's great peel from Paulie

[05:11:10] Yeah, and it doesn't get more than 4th of July than seeing Cap start off with a freedom charge.

[05:11:14] Goodbye to Forky.

[05:11:15] Finds one and is still able to keep this pressure on the front line.

[05:11:18] Goes to show you how good Cap can be in the right hand.

[05:11:20] Look at this back line!

[05:11:21] He might get even more!

[05:11:23] He is gonna get more!

[05:11:24] That's a triple here from Polly!

[05:11:26] Even with the pressure of a double pull cop almost finds 8-4!

[05:11:30] This hero, this player on this hero is just too crazy!

[05:11:35] The force is out, the Ruby Rage is walled.

[05:11:37] It pushed all the way in, no TP's in sight.

[05:11:39] So they just dive down the neck there to spawn and if you find more at this point, it's going to be their cap.

[05:11:45] My gosh, that went from close to just disrespectful.

[05:11:49] Yeah, good comms, good focus there. They pushed into the door so the portal couldn't come out.

[05:11:53] It's just a really smart decision-making. You can just see them. They're just locked in.

[05:11:56] This is just another day at the office here for this team. There's just no emotion there.

[05:12:01] Now, it's automatic, right? I mean, he picks up cap right where they left off.

[05:12:04] And, you know, we typically run our tournament server and you've got the animated icons for everybody.

[05:12:08] you know, probably has that lockdown there for Cap and more five final hits for him as

[05:12:14] well. Anything else to stand up to you in the staff department ship?

[05:12:16] Well, energy with the six looks good. AK damage, obviously most in the lobby besides

[05:12:21] Melphobia seven and no, I mean, Melphobia has been playing such a strong game. I've

[05:12:26] noticed around every single, you know, literally every matchup always seems to end with a strong,

[05:12:30] you know, KD front. So his positioning is always incredible. I think that's something

[05:12:34] that needs to be noted. But at the moment, it just, it seems to not be enough. You can

[05:12:38] deal a ton of damage, but if the back lines ever to keep them up, and now you're not even

[05:12:41] going to get those finals, that's just really charging their odds with.

[05:12:43] It's unfortunate.

[05:12:44] Yeah, unfortunately Valentina having a tough game here too.

[05:12:47] Obviously going to get the team up there with Forky and more, but you know, it's unfortunate

[05:12:52] because I feel like I would like to see her on the Luna.

[05:12:54] We know what she can do there, but right now I'm not really getting time to even get these

[05:12:58] heals when needed.

[05:12:59] And Nero, talk about just someone we can't highlight enough because it's the little things

[05:13:02] down.

[05:13:03] Like you said, I put teleport in to keep the team alive.

[05:13:05] It's insane to the last game.

[05:13:06] You can have going up and down and just like that, or you can even blink four or down, try to hold team 1.

[05:13:13] It's just, it's crazy. Through the chaos like that, the amount of focus and ability, I don't even know, like, even some moments where their strats were down to nothing, but they just somehow have the priority comms where everyone looks at them at the right time.

[05:13:24] Again, I love watching Marble Rebels at this level, but this team on domination, it just seems like they are just another step ahead for at least this current moment.

[05:13:31] It's game a little Midsim again, and they just throw it right back

[05:13:34] Right, and you're feeling it up the world there after that win on lower Manhattan

[05:13:38] It's okay. There we go

[05:13:40] We've got the better stuff that we saw earlier gets the thieves some statters the road makes their first appearance against this TLC

[05:13:45] He probably though he didn't hunt you down that back line

[05:13:48] Even having a tough time committing that CP to get to allies, but then having it on the cooldown

[05:13:53] No safety to be found just like that. Well, it's gonna get this point back. Looks like wow

[05:14:01] What a stall!

[05:14:02] How are you kidding me?

[05:14:04] What a stall!

[05:14:05] The team's able to get back here on a portal after a massive stall from Pauli, and I was

[05:14:10] sure that it wasn't going to reach in time, but it was able to just buy just enough time

[05:14:14] even into a Wolverine that was all over them.

[05:14:17] This portal's actually worth it.

[05:14:18] You may be saying, oh, they're burning all these off, but I'm already buying 15 more

[05:14:21] percent, maybe even more.

[05:14:22] Now they're going to pull out the coming on leash from Nero, who's still somehow informed

[05:14:26] after being down to 10 HP.

[05:14:28] Pauli now has Alt as an answer.

[05:14:30] This is what this comp does, it's all about the stall here as now they're walking in with

[05:14:34] a freedom charge, look at that melophobia who's down low and that pick's gonna come

[05:14:37] through.

[05:14:38] This is an absolutely heads up play by the team that comes, they come cool and collected

[05:14:42] and it shows.

[05:14:43] Talk about a team that's in the press himself and being ready for all situations, they were

[05:14:47] caught off guard man.

[05:14:48] They were not ready for that portal play to touch in the nick of time and just like that

[05:14:52] now that 24%, 30% flat 20 to 80 and more and what are they gonna do shit, push right

[05:14:57] back in his spawn, send him back home to the map select screen

[05:15:00] for that final chance and win to get this grand finals under

[05:15:04] their belt scattered.

[05:15:05] Days do get to this time.

[05:15:07] Speedery now just hanging out at the point like a bug on the wall.

[05:15:11] Yeah, it's going to be another stall idea here.

[05:15:13] We're going to try not to go down, but it may be very tough here.

[05:15:15] Speedery who waits for the last possible moment.

[05:15:17] How are you still healthy?

[05:15:18] Well done.

[05:15:19] Cooper to engage at the right time.

[05:15:20] The freeze comes in perfectly.

[05:15:22] On a crash, we now will be freed.

[05:15:24] But there are all available.

[05:15:25] Cooper at 30% meter looking at that back line.

[05:15:28] Oh, but what an answer.

[05:15:29] What a freeze right back out of a porky who now has the dance

[05:15:33] on the point will be switched.

[05:15:35] All right, so we do have ourselves something rolling here.

[05:15:38] 10% off.

[05:15:39] So crazy, still not strong what I had to play.

[05:15:41] Now talk about what do you commit to hold on, right?

[05:15:44] Statter's been a big X factor for them.

[05:15:46] And we heard Valentina earlier, just keep your eyes

[05:15:48] on the tank and let them do the rest on a matches this time

[05:15:51] around.

[05:15:51] But can't aid through the white box here.

[05:15:55] And I'm just looking for that opportunity, man.

[05:15:56] Cooper's so close to ol' if he can catch Cooper,

[05:15:58] it's actually being valued.

[05:15:59] And as mellow finds the pick early, hello.

[05:16:03] Yeah, I'm gonna look here to dive it a setup here.

[05:16:04] I mean, that's just what it's gonna be.

[05:16:05] It's one of Alts here.

[05:16:06] A lot of commitment from TLC.

[05:16:09] Yes, where it goes out.

[05:16:10] If they're able to find picks for this,

[05:16:11] it should be wild, but I do believe Swamp.

[05:16:13] It's gonna be a tough one for them to lose

[05:16:15] as they have somebody else that they're committing three now.

[05:16:17] Spirry somehow gets one in the chaos days, the last day.

[05:16:21] And already pops past it.

[05:16:22] Grass drops Cooper as she back up in numbers.

[05:16:24] They're all well done by Swap, but they had to use everything here.

[05:16:29] The next fight will be in Team Liquid Citadel's favor, and that's kind of exactly what they

[05:16:33] were looking for.

[05:16:34] Use just enough to force out answers and come back in the next fight.

[05:16:37] You know you have time, but there's not much Swap could do.

[05:16:40] They had to respond like that.

[05:16:42] Valentina and Melophobia, going to be your answers to look out for.

[05:16:45] Yeah, they still have a good amount in the roster, right, or, you know, unable to win

[05:16:49] this, or at least try to get another fight held.

[05:16:52] And maybe just maybe for key dogs. He's stuck in the show ready and get the concert and the lights bright energy though with that

[05:16:58] You look how quick and she gets this down. It's gonna be a quick finish

[05:17:01] I mean just for the style points use the groupie ready to get down for key dog and scatter balls just like that buddy that was technical

[05:17:09] We'll be able to trade that back into energy though a nice headshot there out goes the coming

[05:17:14] Oh unleash from Nero points still roughly in their favor

[05:17:18] But we are going to have close to a 999 situation.

[05:17:20] Portals are up as 40 starts that, but they're going to force Scatter onto Cloak for the time being to try to get that up fast.

[05:17:27] See if that works out 40 in a tough spot. Pays for it from Best.

[05:17:30] Numbers up now for TLC. Can they shut this down and win domination 2-0 in this kind of fashion?

[05:17:36] We will see as another pick goes out from Best onto the strat line of Scatter, and that's going to do it.

[05:17:42] the way. Liquid take the point

[05:17:47] man have just flooding

[05:17:49] domination calling it their own

[05:17:51] and they are now one map away

[05:17:53] folks from claiming the grand

[05:17:55] finals back to back preseason

[05:17:57] down to now and heading to land

[05:17:59] as the number one seed in

[05:18:01] America ship. This is their game

[05:18:03] mode until proven otherwise. Yeah

[05:18:05] I'm with you there's really

[05:18:07] nothing else to say this. This

[05:18:09] Like, that is a crazy thing to say.

[05:18:14] I think it's really just down to the comps.

[05:18:16] Individual talent there's insane.

[05:18:18] I mean, listen, it's like the Trojan horse came up

[05:18:20] to the Citadel, they got tricked there with Lower Manhattan,

[05:18:22] and then bam, slammed the gate shut again, right?

[05:18:24] Like, that's what we're looking at storyline-wise.

[05:18:26] And folks, don't go anywhere.

[05:18:27] We might go in and crown our kings of America

[05:18:30] or the fight back of the century will be back

[05:18:34] on the other side of this bridge.

[05:20:09] With your sense flashing through the tunnel

[05:20:12] And for the real, we'll change everything

[05:20:15] We are rivals in the end

[05:20:17] And I said, present your mind

[05:20:19] Hold onto your powers, girl

[05:20:21] I can't stop us

[05:20:23] We are rivals in the end

[05:20:25] Just say

[05:22:09] Now, now, now

[05:22:17] I feel it

[05:22:19] It's been a long time since I woke up

[05:22:21] My heart flutters just like a firefly

[05:22:23] I don't have eyes, what the night

[05:22:25] I'm just a little bit of a superstar

[05:22:27] I can't see anything

[05:22:29] I can't even tell you

[05:22:31] I can't even look at you

[05:22:33] I'm just a little bit of a superstar

[05:22:35] I'm just a little bit of a superstar

[05:22:37] I hear the sound of the thunder

[05:22:39] If you find me by the wall, it will be good for me to be alone

[05:22:44] It's the beginning, let it go

[05:22:46] I don't know, I don't know

[05:22:48] I'm thankful for the moment

[05:22:50] I'm so mysterious, I'm so nervous

[05:22:53] Oh yeah, wait a little longer

[05:22:57] Oh be there, don't fall down

[05:23:01] You have to get up

[05:24:33] Hello folks and welcome back we find ourselves in match number five of the day currently

[05:24:58] three to one if you're just out tuning in the team of liquid Citadel standing strong

[05:25:02] the swamp has slowly made its way in. We now find ourselves on a new map and a new chance

[05:25:08] to try to even the odds ship. But man, it is going to be tough and quite literally muddy

[05:25:13] for them to have any shot at getting this thing even. Yeah, I'm not sure where they could go next.

[05:25:19] I know you and I are thinking of Burnin's an option, right? Burnin, it's where they like

[05:25:23] to go. They find success there. We'll have to see what they end up choosing in a moment.

[05:25:26] That's probably where I would expect Swamp to take this thing. They looked very good.

[05:25:33] There was moments of greatness in the Dom 2. Again, that's just kind of teamwork and

[05:25:36] Citadel's specialty. So maybe they step up here back in a Convore

[05:25:39] of Convergence. Yeah, it's why it's so important to win

[05:25:42] one in between the chaos, right? Because you know it's going to go into domination.

[05:25:45] We'll throw up the MVP once again for what TLC continues to do. But yeah,

[05:25:49] I mean, at this point, they picked lower Manhattan. I'm expecting like a Rocco or Shinshabuya, bro.

[05:25:53] I mean who knows but there he is captain America himself Paulie just continues to show

[05:26:00] Like he is the tank here in a rival's play

[05:26:04] Venom last time and cap this time doesn't matter buddy the stats show for himself

[05:26:08] Yeah, cap me. He just loves playing cap on the map always looks very strong

[05:26:12] We saw the value right you see every single time it was over top on him on that hero

[05:26:16] It was a problem for whoever he was looking at even running into like 3d1 situations somehow still pulling it off

[05:26:21] I mean characters really good in the right hands and especially on the right map. So shout out there Polly on the MVP

[05:26:28] Yeah, just a lot of the leader of this team man

[05:26:31] I'm in fact funny enough. We'll talk about this if they ran the winners interview

[05:26:34] This is the only man that's tasted the one seed has tasted the win

[05:26:39] Here in the playoffs before going into land

[05:26:42] Everybody else has fallen short either in the grand finals or more and that was way back when for the midseason finals going into China

[05:26:49] Paulie did back in a boom boom pat a man day pat a ham days, but if you remember it was before this end out gaming

[05:26:55] Love it all buddy. They're here in a stats buddy. What jumps out?

[05:26:59] You know the nine finals obviously important

[05:27:01] But we just talked about MVP energy with ten there playing Cyclops the majority of it besides the portal coming through

[05:27:07] In the lack of times getting KO'd by that back line of Cooper and hero only go down three times

[05:27:11] All right, that's super impactful from your strategist

[05:27:13] It is hard to do that

[05:27:15] especially into something like days with the Wolverine concert, looking at you and

[05:27:18] crowds on top you with the venom. It's just a lot of pressure.

[05:27:21] So being able to pull that off is a testament to some really good communication and positioning.

[05:27:25] My guess too is wherever they take this map, they're definitely going to try to probably

[05:27:30] lean more towards front to back again and ban the group.

[05:27:32] I mean, that was the way they found success at Lower Manhattan.

[05:27:35] Obviously it was a bit of a wildcard pick, but the formula still kind of stays the same.

[05:27:39] That's my guess. They saw what worked.

[05:27:41] They know the bands going in there, no extra homework needed to tie this thing up.

[05:27:45] Man, remember this is where they want to win a row back into going into what was the best of seven

[05:27:50] We mean you did it last time. So, you know, it starts here, buddy

[05:27:53] But yeah, I expect there once again to be a group band and then just kind of sharpen up your own side of things

[05:27:58] Here on whatever map they end up choosing. Yeah, that is true

[05:28:02] I can see that for sure that makes sense to me and we'll see maybe

[05:28:05] Melif will be back on the bucky the bucky was looking good it once they removed the group

[05:28:08] It's just a lot of like pressure and forces a lot of the dive stuff to be a little more wary

[05:28:12] I mean, it's not like it's going to be a free, but it looks like they are going to be going as it pops up here. Wow. It

[05:28:21] In your cell path. I mean, I'm stoked about the map for the record, but we I was going to say I'm stoked for us not as much for swamp. I mean, we did see, you know, when they play in your cells path last time, they didn't get past the opening gates.

[05:28:32] It was like literally what we're seeing right here for what is the the Citadel. Now this map is interesting. It kind of lends itself to any play style, right? You could play dive. You could play that front to back. So we still more than

[05:28:42] the same expected. You know, maybe they learned their lesson the last time they went against

[05:28:46] the team here and kind of know what they want to bring in this time around. And quite literally,

[05:28:50] I mean, it's very easy to pull up the exact homework of what they wanted to do against

[05:28:54] this team. But again, I expect more of the same because if you go back right, they did

[05:28:59] it yourself had last time is one, oh, TLC one very quickly. And the bands, it was nothing

[05:29:05] that was shocking. It kind of the same as we've seen here outside of fastball being

[05:29:08] Yeah, I'm definitely surprised about it. But like you're saying, they could have just identified what they think is the biggest problem. Um, you know, on paper, it's like, you know, you know, you guys didn't get point one. What are we thinking here? Or at least I'm burning. They were able to get it past the point two, deep into point two. So, you know, they have a better defensive

[05:29:23] You saw a chance, but just like you're saying, it's just all about reviewing the tapes, finding

[05:29:28] the solution.

[05:29:29] It sounds like Swamp believes they have just that.

[05:29:31] We're going to look at what the band phase looks like.

[05:29:32] I do think you made a good call on the group.

[05:29:33] I don't think it's a bad idea to ban that out.

[05:29:35] I think group's fine here.

[05:29:36] We're going to start with a double gambit, though.

[05:29:38] I don't expect any major changes for quite some time, just like it has been.

[05:29:41] Yeah, going into it, going to be the Mantis and moving forward here.

[05:29:45] And man, it's crazy.

[05:29:46] This is what's so wild about this band phase.

[05:29:50] We saw someone like 100 Thieves always respect the band on a road.

[05:29:54] Not let scatter pop off.

[05:29:55] We saw them do just that on Midtown.

[05:29:56] Like, dude, TLC just doesn't care.

[05:29:58] They're like play Rogue.

[05:29:59] We don't mind, right?

[05:30:00] Like, they have a lot of answers to what they would need to ban anyway.

[05:30:05] Wolverine being that first step on the band,

[05:30:07] making sure that Daze has no chance.

[05:30:09] In fact, I think Wolverine squeaked through last time on this

[05:30:12] and they ended the ban on the Hulk.

[05:30:14] So same homework from Swampside, Shiblin.

[05:30:16] See how the ending is.

[05:30:17] That's what it gets interesting.

[05:30:19] Yeah, I'm with you. I think we're gonna probably see the Ultron coming in here from the side of swamp and then after the man says it was what Loki last time for Citadel.

[05:30:26] Oh, but this time Citadel says we don't want to see the Groot and they're going to start with that early.

[05:30:30] So this is where it's getting interested from their side. Interesting from their side. I mean, this is again, they're making changes even after winning.

[05:30:36] Wow. I mean, they're quite literally did the strat that we said had to be played for swamp. It's in the inverse now and they're doing the exact same.

[05:30:44] and saying we're going to go with that front to back look.

[05:30:47] They're done with the Cyclops and more.

[05:30:48] They are going to at least shut down that Luna

[05:30:51] and give them a little bit of hope there.

[05:30:53] But man, that just changes things for them massively.

[05:30:55] No Wolf 2 to counter and have that easy look.

[05:30:58] And so for this last save, typically back,

[05:31:00] we've seen a lot of Cyclops, maybe Rocket saves,

[05:31:03] but they got to try to predict.

[05:31:04] They're going to go with the Ultron

[05:31:06] and just try to go with the old classic triple sub.

[05:31:09] Yeah, that's the play there.

[05:31:11] You can see TLC.

[05:31:12] You can't see it's the level of locked on their cams. I don't think I saw an ounce of emotion here

[05:31:17] Val shown a little smile after the locking of Ultron. We're gonna see what the final band is here

[05:31:22] Team Liquid Citadel. It is going to be the low key

[05:31:25] So they still got that band that they prioritized in fourth slot this time all the way down towards the end

[05:31:30] So is this a win that went for the band phase for them? We'll see what the group mismatch looks like

[05:31:36] Yeah, for sure. I mean listen this map can get out of hand quickly

[05:31:39] It's all about this first bin on the corner of point one heck

[05:31:41] It's been so long for both of us since we've even gotten a pleasure to cast this

[05:31:45] But it all starts here folks as we find ourselves at match number five and potentially the game set master TLC

[05:31:51] Here in the infamous location of Asgard and right away ship

[05:31:56] Spearman is flexing the torch

[05:32:00] Yeah on defense are actually impressed about that

[05:32:04] I you know, I don't think it's a bad choice by any means, but they don't have nearly the same level of pocket

[05:32:08] The Invis can be looking up. Okay. Now we're seeing things change. I'm gonna say the Mantis makes sense

[05:32:13] Damage boosting Cyclops giving best that all thought and command pretty much with that heal wall

[05:32:18] This is a very very very strong cop routine look at sit down if I was in rank right now on Southus Cup

[05:32:23] I would be amped out of my mind

[05:32:24] But you could see swamp is they're expecting the group right and that's what that's some big brain play as well

[05:32:30] Days is gonna be likely starting off truthfully on that Punisher. I think it will come out the door

[05:32:33] You guys it's just gonna be on wall duty and that can be a cop that can win you the round without a doubt

[05:32:39] Yeah, really, but I mean this is one of the few ways to get through that groove that you know

[05:32:43] He wanted on your side so much mellophobia gonna have to show every bit of that MVP caliber that we just saw

[05:32:49] On Manhattan here, but yeah, listen man. Oh, I like the portal player start out man

[05:32:54] Talk about the definition of aggressive gonna have to do before they head shit though. Wait, dude. Oh, you're right there the classic man

[05:33:00] Wow, this is awesome. I love doing this dude. I do this all the time. I didn't think we'd see it right now

[05:33:07] This is really cool. So they're gonna have to set up tour while they're really taking their time with this

[05:33:14] Why not right like I can't believe they were just able to walk it that far

[05:33:17] Paulie still is now able to find one. So maybe it was just a little bit too late and

[05:33:21] Walking forward at this moment energy and Cooper doing a good job. Josie Dillon backwards towards that right side speedery finding another pick here

[05:33:27] It looks like that portal maybe was just a little bit too late as now they're going to be down to numbers

[05:33:32] I'm both going to be forced to wait a bit before they get back to point

[05:33:35] Holly finds one best with another and yeah, that's a good hold so far if you look would sit it out

[05:33:40] Yeah, all cars down the table now, right?

[05:33:42] If you have any pocket aces now's the time and that's surely looked like like one of them, man

[05:33:46] I haven't seen that especially from this team in quite some time as now we're gonna go out best get that ironwood wall up

[05:33:51] Ready get that unstoppable on ship or she's gonna make it a lot harder for standard to get that value looking forward

[05:33:56] As I'm sure you know, man, but looking towards it, I mean,

[05:33:59] Mellowpuff are getting close to the Kraken Impact.

[05:34:01] At this point, though, this is more the same what will happen.

[05:34:03] They had such tough time getting around this corner,

[05:34:05] and at least, by the success there, they need to get fear,

[05:34:07] at least get things moving.

[05:34:09] Yeah, they're looking heavily here at Paul.

[05:34:11] He's in a tough spot.

[05:34:12] I don't know if he's going to get out of there.

[05:34:13] Kraken Impact lands, and somehow, full HP,

[05:34:15] well done by the strategist.

[05:34:16] Able to walk right past that line,

[05:34:18] burn out an ult from nothing.

[05:34:19] Great focus by the back line in that moment.

[05:34:21] I'm not even sure how he was able to get the full HP

[05:34:23] that quick with the MDIs on him, but shows to show you

[05:34:25] Shows to show you how good these backlines are on both sides.

[05:34:28] Energy with Archbeterie, the same story.

[05:34:30] Valentina and Forky gonna be there soon with days.

[05:34:32] A lot of Q's available and we're gonna start with Archbeterie.

[05:34:36] Yeah, here goes the slow resurgent right off the rip

[05:34:39] and Matthew one for one.

[05:34:40] They're all eyes on the vests there.

[05:34:42] They know that all from any moment.

[05:34:43] Dave's just gonna nice little pick there on Koop.

[05:34:46] He's gonna go in and probably hit this whole stuff.

[05:34:48] Yep, right away to get that aggression through.

[05:34:50] Just try to put a little bit of defense on his own.

[05:34:52] Forky, Dave, two matches, okay?

[05:34:53] to the TLC, then 4K, you get that shuttle as well.

[05:34:56] They just kind of, they'll see though in there.

[05:34:58] It's Melophobia, understands the assignment, finds 3,

[05:35:01] here comes the strange portal to contest

[05:35:03] for the last push, but Shipp already played much better

[05:35:05] than they did just a day ago.

[05:35:07] Yeah, but the outline of TLC, the Strateline,

[05:35:10] just has so many answers now.

[05:35:11] They're gonna come in with invisible boundaries

[05:35:12] should they need to.

[05:35:13] I'm not gonna be, a lot of that can be done here,

[05:35:15] and then Nero will have an answer after that.

[05:35:17] So I think the retake will be big for them.

[05:35:19] I think they will probably win this fight.

[05:35:20] Energy up there is that boundary.

[05:35:21] Energy able to find 4K,

[05:35:23] Polly trying to get this pick on a melafobia claim your health back. Well done there

[05:35:26] Melafobia who always plays strong energy takes out day speedery again on scatter

[05:35:31] And it just kind of like I predicted on this Nero still has also tough tough retake a lot of commitment there

[05:35:36] I mean, yeah, and they're just so good at just get you know stalling the cart man

[05:35:39] Just parking the bus last in the tires and throwing those fees into the ocean

[05:35:43] But Paulie gonna go and see get that value

[05:35:45] He's been the best at it folks to hit the queue time it with the symbiote pop and really no reaction

[05:35:50] you can have, especially with no ults to the main, see here how Scatter once

[05:35:56] utilizes maybe with mellow once again. He at least sees the assignment. It's funny

[05:35:59] because you can see that Scatter's trying to make a play. That's gonna go in with a

[05:36:02] little bit of a backline dive. It goes down, off looking for that hit, and there it is

[05:36:07] by no reaction time. An energy's gonna go in to finish off the jaw, just in case.

[05:36:11] Yeah, count the two, and you got your tenders there. Then land your ult, and it

[05:36:14] should land at the same time. It can hit very hard. Cannot get KOed through. Well done.

[05:36:18] Kras is also going to fall from best Nero still holding on to that all and only about 60 percent for Valentina

[05:36:24] There isn't going to be a ton of answers here and energy speed are you going to be close?

[05:36:27] This is again a very tough attack spot to be in for swamp

[05:36:31] They need huge ults and melphobia scouter which we have seen before can they do it again?

[05:36:35] Yeah, the promise speed well with that pick it's our decurrence, but yeah speed is so close

[05:36:40] Well, you got at least a res happening left there in the sky though with really nothing to defend against they can

[05:36:45] You have to rotate in the right play.

[05:36:47] But yeah, that's overtime counter to look for two.

[05:36:49] This could be the end of this 0.1 push

[05:36:52] in the desperation of Speedy Fuzz.

[05:36:54] One then two.

[05:36:55] Shib is looking less like a swamp

[05:36:56] and absolutely a foundation for the fortress.

[05:36:58] That is the best American team.

[05:37:00] They hold swamp to one.

[05:37:03] Yeah, I saw it there.

[05:37:05] There was just a couple of plays,

[05:37:06] just slight mistakes.

[05:37:07] And again, it's so hard to really call out much

[05:37:11] when TLC is just playing exactly the way they need to play.

[05:37:14] There's just not a lot of mistakes happening here.

[05:37:16] I think their band phase was great.

[05:37:17] I think it looked like a comp they wanted to run off rip

[05:37:20] and they handled the fights properly

[05:37:22] and unfortunately there's a lot of commitment

[05:37:23] and ultimates from Swamp off that strangling prison

[05:37:26] and that was the Swanson at that point.

[05:37:28] They just could not get enough value

[05:37:29] with their dual assaults to counteract

[05:37:31] and they did not get through point one.

[05:37:33] A good attempt there.

[05:37:35] But we've seen, you know, this hope could absolutely happen.

[05:37:38] I know you and I want to see this series go farther.

[05:37:40] We'll see what happens.

[05:37:41] Yeah, I mean, hey, I'm fitting speedery on the torch here

[05:37:44] to maybe put the exclamation point.

[05:37:45] Oh my gosh, what season are we at?

[05:37:48] Storm as well, the damaged amp.

[05:37:50] I mean, so many ways to beat you, buddy.

[05:37:52] And bringing it back to this map now

[05:37:54] we're just flexing some heroes to have some fun.

[05:37:55] But yeah, listen, they've just shown time to time again

[05:37:58] how locked in they are.

[05:37:59] They're never stressed under pressure situations

[05:38:02] and continue to find a will in a way.

[05:38:03] We're gonna ask our bold choice, man,

[05:38:05] but how to try to change something up

[05:38:08] to get and sneak by one more win.

[05:38:11] Let's see what Swamp can do on the defense, folks, if you're a fan of Swamp, now is the

[05:38:18] time to get loud for them, because this is going to be a tough spot to be in.

[05:38:21] They need to find something, they need to find it quick.

[05:38:23] And look what Sid and Ella has barely left the gas.

[05:38:27] They're just charging through this team right now.

[05:38:29] They seem to have a so talented, too.

[05:38:32] It's crazy, the amount of play, the amount of clean play happening at TLC.

[05:38:35] And to find a will in a way ship, and it starts really with only one or two mistakes at most.

[05:38:41] Speeders are just hunting down quickly.

[05:38:43] That's getting crass out of there, and that symbiote is so good at stalling.

[05:38:46] Goodbye, slam down the fire on it, and just like that, speed goes down, but the trade was certainly worth it

[05:38:53] as that spawn is much longer on the way back.

[05:38:56] Ship already going up the hill, but it's so hard to cross.

[05:38:59] Yeah, the early kick there, low numbers up for swamp.

[05:39:02] see if more can come through Pauling on that dive. Again, I think Paulie on this Venom,

[05:39:06] and playing it to this extent has really been something big for their bag. They needed something

[05:39:10] like that outside of the cap, so it wasn't a one-focus target ban, and now they really can't ban

[05:39:14] the cap because the Venom is up there too, right? It's tricky to deal with, and also the same story

[05:39:18] best on Group. This is the kind of diversity in hero pool that makes the team so strong. I think

[05:39:22] Swamp has it as well, but maybe that's the same extent as another pick happens on the Kraus,

[05:39:27] a second pause and that's I'm on the four key cracking impact goes out from

[05:39:31] the phobia folks this might be a quick one here no energy yes no it is gonna be

[05:39:35] energy investment this is gonna be tough buddy yeah folks we're seeing quite

[05:39:39] literally the Avengers the symbol before your eyes the portal play is gonna be

[05:39:42] desperation now to stop it with three two one on the meters and folks just like

[05:39:48] that the Avengers have a symbol but they do touch 1.32 hold on now it's not

[05:39:54] Quite over yet, Speedyry on the high side.

[05:39:55] Look, there's some pit, Melophobia's gonna find Speedyry.

[05:39:58] Is it done?

[05:39:59] Polydol on the Melophobia trades it back.

[05:40:01] Dave comes in with the raise of Ultron,

[05:40:03] and they're still maintaining this pressure

[05:40:05] going back in for a moment to dodge some.

[05:40:07] Vest though, finds Valentina.

[05:40:09] Vest again on the day, scatter falls.

[05:40:12] The Citadel is paving the swamp.

[05:40:15] They're making it their domain.

[05:40:17] Citadel are your new stage one champions.

[05:40:20] A statement man, a masterclass and just a championship.

[05:40:25] Team Liquid Citadel dominates this grand finals, man.

[05:40:28] The Avengers of Marvel rivals have once again proven

[05:40:31] they're the best in America.

[05:40:33] By God, man, what an absolute super team.

[05:40:37] It just, it cannot be said enough.

[05:40:39] That just looked like a performance from a team

[05:40:41] that is looking to take on the world right now.

[05:40:43] And we can't wait to see more from the worlds coming up here.

[05:40:46] This team I know is excited for it.

[05:40:48] They had their eyes forward onto the next tournament already, and that's a team that has so much

[05:40:53] talent.

[05:40:54] They know it at this point, and they're just looking to take on the world.

[05:40:57] I mean, it reminds me man of Thanos on Titan, bro.

[05:41:00] And they do everything they can.

[05:41:01] And what does Thanos say?

[05:41:02] All that for a drop of blood.

[05:41:03] I mean, that's always soul come out of TLC in this entire stage, man, going all the

[05:41:09] way back.

[05:41:10] And it's funny, you go look at the groups and oh, hey, Liquid Citadel, they got an easier

[05:41:13] group.

[05:41:14] And, you know, maybe it's going to be tough.

[05:41:15] They didn't go through the gauntlet.

[05:41:16] It doesn't matter, man.

[05:41:17] team never took themselves as the best. They proved each and every day on every match, man.

[05:41:23] This is an all-star team that is going to be the best representation that we have here in the

[05:41:27] region when they face the world. Absolutely. I look forward to having a conversation with them

[05:41:32] on this match. This is a team swamp. It was so well matched into them. It just seems like this

[05:41:37] team has learned from where they struggled against them and maybe just made them stronger, right?

[05:41:41] Yeah, no, for sure, man. And how fitting the MVP being, what is the captain behind

[05:41:46] that is Paulie once again.

[05:41:48] Doesn't matter if it's on

[05:41:50] captain's self or in the

[05:41:52] venom play of recent buddy 19

[05:41:54] and one gets it done and

[05:41:56] and I mean just I say

[05:41:58] masterclass because it doesn't

[05:42:00] matter really the game mode.

[05:42:02] It doesn't matter the bands, the

[05:42:04] comps, what's against them. They've

[05:42:06] got so many answers and it's

[05:42:08] going to be real tough to bring

[05:42:10] this team down no matter where

[05:42:12] and when and who.

[05:42:14] team's bag like I said their hero pool the fact that they're really able to pull from everything

[05:42:18] and find such success with it. I don't know the answer to the band phase anymore into a team like

[05:42:23] this and that's uh and that's what they were going for I think. You heard it their coaches were

[05:42:27] driving the attention to finding new heroes just so they couldn't be banned out, did not put them

[05:42:31] in weird spots and it clearly has worked out for them. Sure man I mean listen the scene right now

[05:42:37] in rivals is insane right? Obviously we're going to give so much love to TLC. Big tip of the cap

[05:42:41] at the swamp gaming guys. You saw a team obviously, you know suffer against TLC, but they are

[05:42:46] absolutely insane and can't wait to see what they cook up into the next patch. So many

[05:42:51] things can change just like that. We're going to find out this next week in balance and

[05:42:54] heroes and who's coming to the game. So, you know, we'll look out for that. But shit for

[05:42:58] me, it's like, you go look at the other regions and we have truly two powerhouses, man, Navi

[05:43:03] over there in EMEA and TLC over here. And obviously, you know, we have a lot of great

[05:43:08] teams around the world with those of the two that I know everybody will be seated

[05:43:11] for. Yeah, great. I think it's also like any given day too, right? Swamp, as that

[05:43:17] moment where they're showing up and showed greatness, I have no doubt they

[05:43:19] could continue to do that. That team, just echoing your sentiment, is unbelievably

[05:43:23] talented. I mean, looking at these last two days, these two matchups, Team Liquid

[05:43:26] said it all has clearly downloaded something to make them feel stronger

[05:43:30] to swap. They look really good into this team, but you know, if you look at the

[05:43:34] history between these teams, Swamp, without a doubt, is incredibly talented

[05:43:38] way up there in terms of just like how to play these heroes on the chart. So keep your eyes

[05:43:43] on Swap in the future. They will also be going to midseason worlds alongside of 100 thieves.

[05:43:48] So, you know, make sure you're rooting for them there. I'm sure they're going to be looking

[05:43:51] at a lot of this five stuff and learning and adapting for sure, man. And like say what you

[05:43:55] will about the roster they formed, but they went out there and got the players that they

[05:43:58] wanted, right? And believed in and knew would get the job done. A lot of so close to champions

[05:44:03] that have that thirst right to

[05:44:07] continue to win and dominate

[05:44:09] and have that consistency man.

[05:44:11] One thing you can look across

[05:44:12] the board is these are all

[05:44:13] names that were fantastic last

[05:44:15] year and it's continued up the

[05:44:17] exact same heat from now. We

[05:44:19] talked about them. We gloated

[05:44:20] about how good this team would

[05:44:21] be going all the way back to

[05:44:22] the beginning of 2026. We're

[05:44:23] here now halfway through the

[05:44:24] year saying the same. Yeah

[05:44:26] looking at the stats now it's

[05:44:28] so consistent across the board

[05:44:29] with everybody and impact

[05:44:30] obviously you know a lack of

[05:44:31] finals from the side of swamp

[05:44:33] in terms of final amount, but then, you know, seven, nine, eight, five, even into a strategy,

[05:44:37] a strategist line with energy on the mantis. It's like everybody gets the same involvement.

[05:44:42] It's like their team fights are so coordinated that finals really can spread evenly. And that's

[05:44:45] been something that I've been seeing today from this team so consistently, right? So it's really

[05:44:49] not like a, on the back of one pocket or one carry, it's everybody getting involved, running

[05:44:53] it as a team and spreading the love. Yeah, for sure, man. It's how you handle the big moments

[05:44:57] of the ultimate, but even the little things, right? Like whenever you have someone pinned from

[05:45:01] from an Angela, everybody looking the right way to get the stop there or the quick teleport

[05:45:05] from Nero as White Fox. It doesn't matter what the big swing plays is what they're

[05:45:09] able to stop so well. And to me, that proves that you are the team brains behind it too.

[05:45:15] You might have the best mechanics in the world, but backing it up with some of the best forethought

[05:45:19] and site is what you need in a hero shooter like Gravel's blood.

[05:45:22] Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. Well, looking forward to the interview here, folks, we'll

[05:45:26] definitely going to be talking to this team breaking down how they feel about their win.

[05:45:30] They look so locked up that whole series. Let's hope that they're excited about taking

[05:45:35] this thing home. And I know they're looking forward though. So then the job is absolutely

[05:45:39] not finished. So we'll see how they're feeling. But if I were them, I'd be amped up. Congrats

[05:45:44] guys. Oh yeah. It's been too long since the win now.

[05:45:46] Now either going to be called cool to like didn't have a day in the office, man. But

[05:45:49] no, listen, again, these two teams have played a lot and they have plenty of respect for

[05:45:53] one another between even the coaches over there. So, you know, you got to give it to

[05:45:57] them. But I said this before and I'll say in the interview, it's like so close to those

[05:46:00] championships before, and it's cool to see these guys now take that and go in. But we've

[05:46:04] seen in the past teams with the one team going to land, don't look anything like they did

[05:46:09] once. So they know they got to keep the fire bright, buddy. And listen, we got to get speedy

[05:46:14] in on here. Who has been, I've seen everything on social media. The guy he is just to go

[05:46:20] in so many more ways than once. So please welcome in guys are winners interview and speedy

[05:46:25] at that. You are now buddy. Hey, we got the whole team. Let's go.

[05:46:30] Stage one champions of America. Let's

[05:46:37] When you hear that title being stage one champions, what do you feel?

[05:46:41] How do you feel? What does it mean to this entire roster and team?

[05:46:45] I mean, I mean, it means like everything. I kind of can't run up, but it means the world to me.

[05:46:53] to win this game. Also, just being here is really nice, everything is really nice. We

[05:47:05] dropped the map somehow. I've never seen a team more locked in than you guys, even right

[05:47:16] now in my entire life every can you guys are just stirring man it's just jobs not finished

[05:47:26] i love to see it no here we go i love it i love it i mean i first i have a couple

[05:47:33] questions for you guys first one i have for y'all i've been i'm curious about what is it

[05:47:36] with you in domination like what do you think it is that drives you guys to win every single

[05:47:40] domination. I think we're just like temple warriors. We're just go in and out. Yeah,

[05:47:51] yeah, pretty much like to go first. I guess that's the thing in domination is always the first in

[05:47:59] you win. All right. All right.

[05:48:05] Listen, Paul, Paulie, out of this entire squad, right? You are Berber when you want going into

[05:48:11] land. So you have a taste of what it's, what it means to get a dubs going into land. But

[05:48:15] speedery, you back on in the obviously they would Nero and man, looking at you, you know,

[05:48:19] energy and Vass on the fly. Quasar with Coop. You guys been so close to greatness going in.

[05:48:24] How does it feel for y'all? I mean you've done one big mountain to climb and it must you know

[05:48:29] It must be a pretty cool thing that you guys have you know been with this team through you know taking fit on you know

[05:48:36] You want speed to answer that?

[05:48:39] Yeah, yeah, give it a speed there. Yeah, yeah

[05:48:50] So what was the question?

[05:48:54] Hey listen man, I said that you guys were so you know you on envy with Nero and all the flight quest guys

[05:49:00] We're so close to winning a game of this importance going into land

[05:49:03] But you guys all felt short right there and now coming away champions man

[05:49:06] Like you've gone through quite the story

[05:49:08] I feel like from China to obviously what happened there and in our last land in the Lanza

[05:49:14] Like how does it feel going in right now on top into your next you know performance here at a land?

[05:49:24] I mean, obviously, it was great.

[05:49:25] I love these guys.

[05:49:26] I love this team.

[05:49:27] They're all so fun to be around, all fun to play with.

[05:49:31] And it feels great finally winning after getting so many second place finishes.

[05:49:38] That was awesome. Love it.

[05:49:40] Here, two of your favorite toss them, Mike, over to Zav.

[05:49:42] I got a question about the creation of the team

[05:49:45] and how this all came to boot.

[05:49:46] I know people are always having sentiment about that.

[05:49:49] I want to get the breakdown on how this all started

[05:49:51] and how this worked out for you.

[05:49:54] Zev?

[05:49:59] Hello, hello.

[05:50:00] Hey, brother. So what's up, my man? The question I have for you that I think I've just been super curious about is, how did this team come to boot? What's the story behind TLC? Bring it down for me.

[05:50:11] Yeah, I mean, after Grand Finals last year, we just wanted to really be like the strongest team in NA, wanted to come back to NA. So we just started building out everything like in November.

[05:50:21] We signed Pauly at the start, we told them to kind of take a leap of faith and just come to America.

[05:50:28] And then obviously we kind of built the rest in the following weeks.

[05:50:31] Obviously we didn't get partner at Citadel, so we kind of just decided to reach out all the partner teams and say,

[05:50:36] Hey, we have, you know, a paper, the best team that NA will ever have.

[05:50:41] And a lot of people just ignored us or just were not interested.

[05:50:44] And then you just look at today's result that even in preseason, it's like, you know, they were handed like a golden platter.

[05:50:50] and didn't really have any interest in doing it,

[05:50:53] and we're not asking them for anything.

[05:50:55] And then obviously we had TL that just showed up

[05:50:57] and they said, all right, let's do it.

[05:50:59] Then we have to work with that ease

[05:51:00] to just submit a partnership with the 48 hours

[05:51:05] we had everything going on.

[05:51:06] I think TL is definitely the best partner we can ask for.

[05:51:10] They just are doing amazing,

[05:51:12] like big shout out to Melia and Stuart

[05:51:14] that we've been working closely with,

[05:51:16] they've been really good.

[05:51:17] Yeah, I mean, these guys are insane.

[05:51:19] They're all really nice people. That's awesome. I appreciate that

[05:51:26] Big W. Zav I got so many I got a couple more questions. You know what I want to hear

[05:51:30] I always love this kind of mad. Can you pass the mic over there to Gator?

[05:51:35] Yeah

[05:51:40] We got you guys a speaker man

[05:51:43] I wanted to talk to you about it right because I a couple things you know damn well

[05:51:48] I mean they they took an American and terror one over there, right? We took one from them

[05:51:53] You got we got Paulie now over here. Listen as the America as a cast it with bison

[05:51:58] I got to say you're the hope man. You're the hope to bring the crown finally home to America

[05:52:02] I mean, what do you guys feel about Navi what they put on over there?

[05:52:05] I know that people want to show how do you feel like you stack against the other top in the world? I

[05:52:11] Think Navi's good. I think they have some therapy players, so it should be it should be pretty easy for us

[05:52:17] I do think they're the second best team though. Yeah, they did take Terra, but he is insane,

[05:52:23] but I do think he's like kind of replaceable. I don't think Polly's replaceable from the region though.

[05:52:28] So I think we got the better trade on that one as far as like an import.

[05:52:34] So yeah, I mean they're an insane team, but I do think we have them.

[05:52:39] Clip it and ship it man. Anything you want to say to them directly?

[05:52:41] No, they're actually good. They're really good. I do think we need them. They're very good though.

[05:52:48] I'm excited to scrim them like I'm loathing at everything.

[05:52:53] Nice. Awesome. Yeah, I mean, I guess the question, I've been curious about this. Who does the banning,

[05:52:59] if they want, I want to get a breakdown of like what, you know, they'll get two into the weeds is

[05:53:02] you don't want to spoil anything. But how does the banning work for your team? Because you guys

[05:53:05] were aggro about changing bans even when you won. I thought it was a smart idea. Yeah. Yeah, I think

[05:53:10] I think we're always ahead of the Kerman banning.

[05:53:12] Legend Spear has our bans, he's like literally just the,

[05:53:16] he's like the end all sale on that.

[05:53:18] It's like a group effort.

[05:53:20] I would say he is like the final say, right?

[05:53:23] So I think our team is really smart.

[05:53:25] There are a lot of really smart players,

[05:53:27] just like thousands, like tens of thousands of hours

[05:53:29] of ranked collectively, like with all the players.

[05:53:32] So there's a lot of feedback they can offer daily, right?

[05:53:35] So as soon as patches comes out,

[05:53:36] we tell them to grind ranks,

[05:53:38] Like legit for instance, Tulpahly to Gryan, what was it?

[05:53:42] Penny, like to literally write when it came out,

[05:53:44] you know, like right where the hatchet.

[05:53:45] So that's kind of like, kind of like our ideas

[05:53:48] just to always like stay ahead of the curve.

[05:53:50] And yeah, even when we're winning,

[05:53:51] we're always looking for like opportunity to send through.

[05:53:54] I'd say, I know we can improve a lot more than we already are.

[05:53:57] It's just a bit hard because talent,

[05:53:59] like talent-wise today is a little low.

[05:54:01] So it's kind of, you know, if there was more up the party,

[05:54:04] I think we could improve even more.

[05:54:06] So that's why I'm kind of looking for a discriminatory

[05:54:08] with some of the HAPAC teams.

[05:54:12] Oh yeah, man.

[05:54:13] Hell yeah.

[05:54:14] Well, listen, I guess to wrap it up,

[05:54:16] can we get the, we'll get the setback to Pauli

[05:54:18] to finish our last question,

[05:54:19] but it's always good to hear from the coach, buddy.

[05:54:21] And I can't wait to see you again, buddy, at the next lap.

[05:54:25] Of course, of course.

[05:54:26] Here's Pauli.

[05:54:29] I love the pass round shit.

[05:54:31] This is going, this is going.

[05:54:33] Pauli, my guy, listen, buddy.

[05:54:35] What's up?

[05:54:36] First of all, take care of one for you.

[05:54:38] I want to say anything else to say, but I'll say first of all, you can wrap the TLC bundle right now in-game.

[05:54:42] So go ahead and get one of those and support this team.

[05:54:45] But I want to give you the feeling man, anything you want to shout out your story through here

[05:54:49] and give you one of the last words on this team.

[05:54:54] Yeah, I have a lot to say actually.

[05:54:56] One thing about Navi, Poki, I'm coming for you.

[05:55:00] Even though you're not playing, bro, I'm still coming for you.

[05:55:02] Some shoutouts.

[05:55:04] Yo, shoutout to RealPoly.

[05:55:05] They came, my mom. Shout out to real Paulie. I know she's watching, I know my family's watching.

[05:55:12] Shout out Prism, shout out Simba One, shout out him for sacrificing all this elo in order

[05:55:20] for me to play Penny Parker. Yeah.

[05:55:24] It's awesome man, we appreciate you.

[05:55:30] Yeah guys, once again I know if we went speaker I could want to shout out something for all of you guys

[05:55:34] But I know it's not just players with the whole org that believes in you all and it gets you guys equipped

[05:55:39] So we'll see you at the biggest stage in LAN again

[05:55:42] That will be announced here on Tuesday for everybody else

[05:55:44] But congratulations, you are the champions of this playoffs the stage one and go celebrate and enjoy the victory

[05:55:52] All right, thank you. Thank you. Peace

[05:55:55] No peace. See ya. We're talking all y'all. Ease

[05:56:00] They're like guessing what to do. Oh man

[05:56:03] We got to get a speaker, bro.

[05:56:06] Like, just got to try to guess what we're saying over there, man, but I love that team,

[05:56:12] dude.

[05:56:13] You can see that they've been through a lot.

[05:56:15] You know, people always see the results, but there's, you know, all the screams and

[05:56:17] time commitment to get to the top where they were.

[05:56:21] Nothing funnier than all the tech behind them and them tossing around like an old headset.

[05:56:24] You know what I mean?

[05:56:26] No, but it was cool, man.

[05:56:28] It was cool to see.

[05:56:29] again, I think that team is just so locked into worlds that it's like, this is, you know what I mean?

[05:56:33] It's super important to them, but they're just ready for the next step.

[05:56:36] And I think that is a team that's hungry and that's a team that likely will do well if they're like that.

[05:56:41] Yeah. Listen, we are too over here.

[05:56:42] Obviously, it's so fun to see the clash of no ping and everybody all at once again.

[05:56:46] You guys can find out all the teams that have called in the stages now set across the board.

[05:56:51] And again, on the dead vision from Mr.

[05:56:53] Double G himself will be announcing where that is.

[05:56:56] Yes.

[05:56:56] If TLC can bring the crown home, but we have a great representation in swap gaming and a hundred thieves that will play all the part

[05:57:03] Shift may have not gone the best of seven, but it was another banger with you as we take a look at the bracket

[05:57:12] Yeah, we see the break down here my friend and yes

[05:57:16] It was an absolute pleasure getting to do this with you my friend as always

[05:57:20] Wouldn't trade it for the world as we look here the breakdown of the day

[05:57:23] obviously 100 thieves losing to swap gaming three to one was still a good series on a team that

[05:57:28] is looking better than ever. And then going into the finals in liquid Citadel for one into swamp

[05:57:34] gaming and I'm telling you that was a absolute showcase of a masterclass of this composition

[05:57:40] banning they just looked solid throughout shout out the team liquid Citadel and I know every other

[05:57:45] team is going to be looking to improve to lock in and try to take them down. Yeah for sure man.

[05:57:50] And again, I think it's the best. Thanos can bleed too, but still Thanos at the end

[05:57:54] of the day. And that's the team right now. We're pretty top every right now in America

[05:57:57] and in the region, but still plenty of chances for Rossumania to continue to, you know, get

[05:58:02] things rolling. And obviously it's been a very funny year too and unpredictable in a

[05:58:06] lot of ways. Y'all, it's been an absolute pleasure to be able to, you know, cast and

[05:58:10] host this thing, especially alongside you, my man. It's always just full of second nature

[05:58:13] and I can with one of my best buddies. And so guys, whether you had a watch party at

[05:58:17] with over there with J space and go or just been watching on your own here on the main channel. We appreciate you guys and man

[05:58:24] We've got a land cooked up for you on a ship on pump. I can't wait again

[05:58:29] This has been an absolute pleasure. The games were incredibly fun to watch

[05:58:32] Thanks to everybody who tuned in and spent time right here with us

[05:58:36] Enjoy your drops and we'll catch you guys at the midseason for sure

[05:58:39] All right, guys, I'm good one. I'm great one happy Revlin. Good luck on the last days

[05:58:42] We'll see you on the other side look out for the new season and heroes to come next week. Bye. Bye