As the third week of the LPL's third phase group matches comes to a close, JDG faced FPX, who switched junglers after winning against them, following JDG's defeat by TSB. The synergy between Galaxy and his teammates clearly needs more time to develop. In this BO3, JDG achieved a swift 2:0 victory. After the match, both teams seemed bewildered; FPX was confused about how they could be shut out by IG, while JDG was curious about how FPX managed to shut out IG.

Sitting on the bench, iyy likely had something to say; after just defeating IG, he was benched, and as a result, FPX was completely overrun. Throughout the match, JDG showed a noticeable improvement in their performance, especially Scout in the mid lane, who went on a rampage with his rabbit in the second game. However, it's still uncertain whether his individual performance has genuinely improved compared to before; Care, as a mid-laner, can be quite dominant against most players.

In another match on the same day, IG faced off against WBG. Both teams had been experiencing inconsistent performances lately; IG unexpectedly lost to FPX, while Weibo had just beaten AL but was shut out by BLG. No one knew beforehand which team would win, and the outcome was quite surprising—IG won 2:0, shutting out Weibo for their third victory. Although the score suggests a dominant performance, IG didn’t have it easy.

In the second game, both teams battled for 50 minutes before a victor was determined. TheShy was solo killed early on, allowing WBG to build a significant lead. By the 40-minute mark, WBG was ahead of IG by 8,000 gold. However, Weibo played too defensively, letting the Baron go to the opposing team, and their overall strategy was chaotic. A match that seemed secure turned into a loss, indicating significant issues with Weibo's shot-calling.

Speaking of WBG, they had a tough time as well; after the match between IG and BLG was postponed, Weibo became the only victim. During their match against BLG, Knight prepared a mid-lane bomb intended for Rookie's Azir, but little Tiger walked right into the crossfire. In team fights, the bomb was seen but not the players, and Weibo suffered greatly. After unexpectedly losing to FPX, IG’s momentum surged, and Rookie even prepared a double-edged Nocturne.

As the matches were postponed, "Burning Chicken" faced WBG again, and in two consecutive matches, Weibo was shut out 2:0. After this series of typhoons, it feels like Weibo wants to file a complaint; they clearly had a "grudge," yet both teams ended up using their strategies against each other. Who can they complain to? Of course, joking aside, although Weibo's luck was poor, their performance was also lacking; leading by 8K and still losing is hard to defend.

After IG's victory, BLG's jungler Shadow tweeted twice: So who should thank the typhoon and the postponement? This statement from Shadou instantly sparked controversy, as many viewers felt he was making light of a natural disaster, which seemed inappropriate. However, Shadou has always enjoyed stirring things up, and when he gets intense, he can even throw himself under the bus. Looking at it this way, it doesn’t seem too problematic.

Considering the current state of both teams, if the matches hadn't been postponed, BLG would likely have a slightly higher win rate. This team currently shows more stability than IG. Although the full roster is strong, losing to FPX indicates significant issues that need addressing. Both teams have 16 days until their next clash, and by the end of this half-month, they should reach their best form.

Conclusion:

Since Liu Qingsong's return, Weibo's bottom lane has indeed improved a lot, but the team's issues go beyond just the bottom lane. When at a disadvantage, they simply wait for the crystal to explode, and when they have the advantage, they hesitate to engage. Little Tiger has also been in a slump lately, and although Breath in the top lane has been trying hard, he can’t carry the team alone.

So, do you think Shadou's comments were inappropriate?

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