The League of Legends 2024 Mid-Season Invitational Bracket Stage has begun with everything on the line for the remaining 8 teams. This stage will include a single Bo5 double-elimination format so we can expect a banger series from the get-go.
With that being said, we will be taking a look at the second Bo5 series between the LEC first seed- G2 Esports as they will face the LCK second seed- T1.
Although most fans and analysts predict the LPL and LCK to dominate the tournament, a recent interview with the top laner for TES, 369, stated how much the Western players have improved in comparison to their last year's performance.
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MSI 2024 G2 vs T1 Match Result
We will go through all of the games that were played out, as well as the champion picks.
MSI 2024: Game 1 G2 vs T1 0-1
| G2 | Role | T1 |
BrokenBlade  |
TOP |  Zeus |
Yike  |
JNG |  Oner |
Caps  |
MID |  Faker |
Hans Sama |
BOT |  Gumayusi |
Mikyx  |
SUP |  Keria |
A phenomenal start to the series as a level 1 skirmish secured G2 their first kill of the game. Further down the line, Caps was able to kill Faker as Yike's gank on top secured them even more of an advantage in the early game.
Despite the great start, T1 was able to strike back and slowly start accruing minor victories, ultimately allowing them to transition to the mid game and win out the team fights as they started taking the lead in the series. After a few unfortunate objective fights, G2 was able to snag Baron, but T1 was able to chase them down and finally close out the game, securing the first win of the series.
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MSI 2024: Game 2 G2 vs T1 1-1
| G2 | Role | T1 |
BrokenBlade  |
TOP |  Zeus |
Yike  |
JNG |  Oner |
Caps  |
MID |  Faker |
| Hans Sama |
BOT | Gumayusi |
Mikyx  |
SUP |  Keria |
This time around, G2 seemed shaken from their defeat as T1 was able to punish Mikyx for his overextension, slowly accruing a gold lead.
Despite the rocky start, G2 showed a much more composed approach, allowing them to slowly punish T1's mistake and take control of the game. Incredible team fighting as the top-jungle duo of BrokenBlade and Yike absolutely snowballed G2's advantage, allowing them to secure the Baron and choke out T1 out of resources.
After a nerve-wracking fight, G2 laid siege to T1's base and equalized the series 1-1.
MSI 2024: Game 3 G2 vs T1 2-1
| T1 | Role | G2 |
| Zeus |
TOP | BrokenBlade |
Oner  |
JNG |  Yike |
Faker  |
MID | Caps |
| Gumayusi |
BOT | Hans Sama |
Keria  |
SUP |  Mikyx |
A rather slower start to the game as both teams seemingly were equal in gold and kills, however, G2 was able to further push their momentum and start gaining small advantages against the 2023 World Champions. Caps, Mikyx, and BrokenBlade played out of their mind, winning crucial team fights and skirmishes.
Although T1 was able to keep their cool and punish over-aggressive plays, ultimately, the LEC first seed was able to once again defeat T1, leading the series 2-1.
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MSI 2024: Game 4 G2 vs T1 2-2
| T1 | Role | G2 |
Zeus  |
TOP | BrokenBlade |
| Oner |
JNG | Yike |
| Faker |
MID | Caps |
| Gumayusi |
BOT |  Hans Sama |
Keria  |
SUP |  Mikyx |
A rather slower game, both teams were carefully navigating the lanes as both junglers did not have any clean opportunities for a gank, however, T1 ripped open the game with 4 for 1 exchange, allowing them to slowly start creeping up and deny G2 out of a chance to establish a lead in the mid game.
As the game progressed, G2 was unable to efficiently take objectives and fights, as T1 started pushing them into a corner. With little to no hope of a comeback, T1 viciously punished G2 for their overaggressive plays and ultimately led to a massive snowball in the favor of T1.
In the end, the LCK World Champions managed to ace G2 and take the series to silver scrapes with everything on the line for both teams to win it all.
MSI 2024: Game 5 G2 vs T1 2-3
| G2 | Role | T1 |
| BrokenBlade |
TOP | Zeus |
Yike  |
JNG |  Oner |
| Caps |
MID |  Faker |
Hans Sama |
BOT | Gumayusi |
| Mikyx |
SUP |  Keria |
With everything on the line, both teams looked for very aggressive plays and lane swaps, as G2 was able to secure first blood and a major kill onto Zeus in the top lane, further propelling Hans Sama's Jinx.
Although G2 were able to get some amazing picks, their confidence quickly bit them back as they underestimated the enemy team's position. Faker was able to pop off on his Ahri, as the best midlaner in the world was struggling to find his ground in the previous 4 games.
Despite a terrible fight that led T1 to get the Baron, but Hans Sama and BrokenBlade were able to clean up 4 of the enemy team members, leaving only Faker with the Baron buff.
After a very close series, T1 was able to suffocate G2 and ultimately win the series 3-2. An amazing performance by both teams, showcasing just how much talent the pro scene has in all regions.
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