TLN vs GenG (0-1)
Map 1: Bind (TLN’s Choice)
Score: 7-13
Match Rating: ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ (3/10)
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Match Summary:
Coming from the high-adrenaline DRX vs T1 match, this game felt like a snoozefest in comparison.
GenG never really hit full speed—it felt like they were cruising in third gear, unbothered by anything TLN threw at them.
TLN’s Composition Issues
One of the biggest problems with TLN’s setup was Primmie’s obsession with Deadlock.
- Deadlock lacks utility on attack, which severely limits flexibility and playmaking.
- This isn’t a new issue—TLN has been building around a star player on an agent that shouldn’t be a focal point.
- In this meta, Tejo, Vyse, or Fade would all provide similar supportive value while being much more effective on both attack and defense.
- This Deadlock pick is holding TLN back more than anything else.
TLN’s Struggles on Attack
- TLN overcommitted to executing through choke points instead of taking map control and conditioning the defense.
- GenG had an easy time shutting them down, punishing predictable and inefficient entries.
Memorable Moments:
- Foxy9’s jaw-dropping 4K
- A clean Gekko ultimate + Brimstone molly combo for a 3K
Beyond that, not much excitement in this map—onto Lotus next.
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TLN vs GenG (0-2)
Map 2: Lotus (GenG’s Choice)
Score: 2-13
Match Rating: ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ (1/10)
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Match Summary:
If Bind was dull, this map was even less interesting.
It felt less like GenG winning and more like TLN losing the match on their own. As the underdog, TLN needed to step up and challenge their opponent, but that fight never even started.
TLN’s Defense & Deadlock Misuse
- Zero utility combos with Deadlock—TLN treated Deadlock like Killjoy, just anchoring C and B without any synergy.
- Even worse, the setups weren’t placed correctly, making them easy to avoid or counter without GenG even trying.
- I know I sound like a Primmie hater, but this is more about me being a Deadlock/Reyna hater in general—matches like this just fuel that fire.
Why TLN Got Run Over
- TLN never set up teammates for success, relying on aim duels instead of proper setups.
- You can’t out-aim GenG in straight 1v1 fights—and TLN paid the price.
- 11 first bloods in 15 rounds—GenG dominated the early fights and had a man advantage almost every round. They easily controlled every lane and that was enabling into choosing the next fights on their own terms.
What’s Next?
GenG now plays T1 for a Masters slot tomorrow. The winner of that match faces DRX for the Pacific Title.
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