Following its failure against Fnatic, G2 Esports bounced back in the best possible way by defeating GiantX during Day 3 of Week 2 of the LEC Spring Split, finishing atop the regular season general rankings tied with Fnatic.
GiantX hit rock bottom
The third day of competition in the second week of the LEC Spring Split continues with the highly anticipated showdown between G2 Esports and GiantX, a Bo1 match that showcases the contrasting dynamics of the two teams at this stage of the regular season. The meeting promises to be a battle between a team looking to restore its image after a setback and another eager to show it holds its place among the LEC elite. G2 Esports, despite its recent loss, is a dominant force not to be underestimated, while GiantX looks to be one of the surprises of this Spring Split.
G2 Esports, until then the undisputed leader, suffered the first blow of the split yesterday against Fnatic. This failure, while surprising, in no way diminishes the favorite status of G2, known for its adaptability and ability to bounce back from defeat. The team now looks to redeem themselves and re-establish their supremacy in the league. On the other hand, GiantX is currently eighth in the standings, tied with MAD Lions and Rogue, with just one win in five games. The team has had a rough start to the season, struggling to find its rhythm and display a competitive level of play against the LEC giants. So this match against G2 represents a big challenge, but also an opportunity for GiantX to prove its worth and surprise.
G2 Esports takes control again
The showdown between G2 Esports and GiantX began at a measured pace, with both teams taking their time to probe each other’s weaknesses. However, G2’s composure quickly changed, with the team deciding to up the pace and take control of the game before the match’s quarter-hour mark, giving themselves a significant lead of 4k Gold who had already announced the color. GiantX, despite a difficult start to the game, did not give up, trying everything to stay in the race. The team managed to exploit some of G2’s placement errors, scoring kills that could be the start of a turnaround. Still, G2 showed impressive resilience and solidity, firmly holding the reins of the game through impeccable objective control and well-executed tactical exchanges.
As the game progressed, the gap between the two teams grew, with decisive engagements and brilliantly executed team fights as G2 tightened their grip on the game. GiantX, under constant pressure from G2, faltered, struggling to effectively respond to its opponents’ repeated attacks and rise to the occasion in the main event. G2’s show of force peaked in the twenty-seventh minute, a one-sided team fight that ended in a memorable quadrakill from Brokenblade, leaving its mark on the game. This moment not only sealed GiantX’s fate, but also paved the way for G2 to launch an unstoppable final assault on the opponent’s base.
Week 2 Match Results – Day 3
Monday March 18
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BDS
Team heretics
regular season
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Team spirit
obsessed
regular season
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G2 Esports
GIANTX
regular season
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snap
MAD Lions KOI
regular season
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SK Gaming
Carmine Corp
regular season
2024 LEC Regular Season Standings
| order | teams | victories | Defeat |
| 1 | Fanatic (Eligible) | 5 | 1 |
| – | G2 Esports (Qualified) | 5 | 1 |
| 3 | Team heretics | 4 | 2 |
| – | Team spirit | 4 | 2 |
| 5 | SK Gaming | 3 | 3 |
| – | Team BDS | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | Carmine Corp | 2 | 4 |
| – | MAD Lions KOI | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | GIANTX | 1 | 5 |
| – | snap | 1 | 5 |