Hello everyone, please refer to my previous lists for context and more information.
https://www.vlr.gg/364950/very-very-early-americas-split-2-rankings
https://www.vlr.gg/368848/updated-americas-split-2-rankings
https://www.vlr.gg/371430/updated-americas-split-2-ranking-going-into-champs
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LEV - I can't justify not putting this team in the first spot at this point and time. A lot of my worries were put to rest split 2 with the team really stepping up to support Aspas. There's a reason why they're first in Attack and Defense. As I've stated previously, Tex and King have looked very impressive these past two weeks. Mazino and c0m's util has been great. I really can't find anything to be upset about or nitpick. My only worry going forward is them competing internationally as they looked shaky last event.
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G2 - Holy shit this team actually looks so good. I don't know what it was but I never liked this team, when they were the guard or G2. I guess a part of me subconsciously underrated them just because the roster is so old and it reminds me of pre-franchising Valorant and that makes me think they're just not as good. But man have they proven me wrong over and over again. Icy looked like a monster against SEN and if they can keep him in this form, it's wraps. Valyn's midrounding was perfect and everyone played their roles correctly. I'm excited to see them back in playoffs.
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SEN - This can be taken as a fall from grace, but SEN had a terrible showing. Whether it was because of the countless technical issues, or other personal things that was mentioned I won't say, but looking only at performance and not external factors, SEN looked weak. Don't be confused by the somewhat close rounds, this was mostly a stomp by G2. Now is it fair for them to drop so low after just 1 loss in the split? No, in fact I actually still think this team is better than G2, but at the current moment G2 have all the momentum they need to start playoffs strong. It can be tilting to lose such an important game, especially one with so many technical issues. I think SEN'll bounce back but they've made their path harder and that is why they're 3rd.
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100T - It just seems like the inconsistency that plagued 100T pre-Boostio and Ziks is still there. They had a very rough split and that last match against LOUD could be a real back breaker. Yes it didn't mean anything but its all in the mental. They now have to beat a SEN org that they historically have a 21% win rate against. Yes these are both wildly different teams but it seems like some things don't change and I believe SEN will get the win here. I think the high's of this team can't be understated and when they're on, they are fantastic. But I believe they are still in their rut despite their bounce back game against MIBR.
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KRU - What a rough split for KRU man. A nearly perfect start to the season just to fall so far down in Split 2. Their last match against C9 looked really promising and I believe they'll win again in knockouts. I can't really gauge if mta is finally integrated into the team, because their victory against C9 really isn't a good gauge for that. They've looked good against other teams but have lost due to small mistakes. I think they'll have a good run in playoffs, beating C9 and taking G2 to a map 3.
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C9 - It's kind of unfortunate personally to see C9 in playoffs. They had a great Split 1 but as I predicted, almost went winless in Split 2. I think there are some other teams that I would've liked to see over this team, NRG or EG but hey, it is what it is. My comments on this team remain the same. They do not currently have the right team around Oxy and they will lose against KRU. I do not have faith in this C9 team, especially in playoffs where they are notorious chokers. I think they have a really good future with Oxy and look forward to what they can do with him. (please do not banish him to the shadow realm like yay.)
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