After a slightly one-sided collection towards SK Gaming, Group Heretics has change into the primary staff eradicated from the 2023 LEC Winter Cut up.
All through the 2 video games, SK appeared like a way more cohesive unit. Whether or not it was Mark “Markoon” van Woensel diving into the backline as Vi or Daniel “Sertuss” Gamani discovering a well-timed knockup on Taliyah, all the roster was prepared and keen to commit to every play that they made.
Heretics, then again, didn’t have almost pretty much as good coordination, particularly within the later levels of the matches. That they had a major gold lead within the first recreation, one they did not capitalize on on account of positioning errors and lackluster teamfighting.
A few of Heretics’ gamers had been additionally caught out a number of instances, successfully squandering their early lead in each video games. Despite the fact that they had been in advantageous positions, the squad would lose teamfights, and consequently, SK had been incentivized to push ahead and proceed the steamroll.
Though this result’s a disappointing one for Heretics followers, this was the primary season this squad performed collectively and a scarcity of expertise from their rookie prospects performed an element on this end result. With two extra seasons to go, this staff may nonetheless enhance with extra time spent on stage.
In the meantime, SK have managed to bounce again after shedding to KOI of their earlier collection. They’ll want to make use of this momentum to proceed ahead into the playoffs after they tackle Group Vitality, who’re nonetheless among the best groups within the league.
The LEC returns on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 11pm CT.
