This could go a bunch of different ways considering that Sentinels have played every map except icebox while NRG have shown only three (Ascent, Sunset, and Breeze). With that being said I think this map veto makes sense for a few reasons. With the first two bans, NRG have consistently banned Bind and have also had their comp leaked for that map. SEN need more time to improve their Breeze so it would make sense to ban it since NRG are good at it. I’m guessing NRG will want to play SEN on a map that they’ve played a lot (for anti-strat purposes), which I think split makes the most sense considering NRG haven’t shown it yet. For SEN, Lotus is pretty safe since they’ve only played it once (less anti strats against them) and were really good on it. NRG have also consistently banned Icebox and SEN probably don’t want to play NRG on Sunset considering how much they’ve played it. So my final theory is that they’ll allow Ascent to go through and bring out the triple initiator comp that’s been rumored. What are your thoughts?
NRG ban: Bind
SEN ban: Breeze
NRG pick: Split
SEN pick: Lotus
NRG ban: Icebox
SEN ban: Sunset
Remains: Ascent
Alternate:
NRG ban: Bind
SEN ban: Split
NRG pick: Lotus
SEN pick: Sunset
NRG ban: Icebox
SEN ban: Breeze
Remains: Ascent
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