Month: July 2023

2023 LPL Summer Playoffs Semi-finals Pick

S. Samek

The LPL playoffs are in full swing. Only three teams remain alive in the bracket. JDG has advanced to finals, while also being the first team to qualify for Worlds 2023. They also look to defend their title from the Spring Split. They will get either Bilibili or LNG, the team that wins the semifinals.

I’m taking Bilibili to win and rematch JDG.

2023 MLW at The All-Star Break Power Rankings

S. Samek

Slate three of MLW has come to a close. So let’s see where each team ranks after nine games.

8. Gators

The Gators are tied for the worst overall record in MLW. They were also swept in their most recent series. This put them two games behind both the Mallards and Eagles and in a good position to miss the playoffs.

7. Predators

The Preds are having a rough year. But still are only a game behind the Cobras. They still have the head-to-head series against them too, which could see them jump over them in the standings.

6. Cobras

The defending American League champs just aren’t quite getting it done. Especially at the plate. They need to win the series over the Preds to get into the playoffs. I could see them just as easily win that series as I could see them lose it.

5.Eagles

Eagles looked to be headed for disappointment this season. However, a sweep over the Cobras has this team headed in the right direction. Not having to play the Mallards and Diamondbacks in the second half should also help too.

4.Mallards

The Mallards are underachieving a bit so far this season. Though they did shine in the Philly Series taking two of three from the Predators. Though with a second half schedule with the Diamondbacks and Gators it could lead to some trouble heading into playoffs.

3. Wildcats

A 6-3 record is solid, even if they did lose to the Magic in that series. Though I would say don’t sleep on this team as I feel if you forget them, they will come out of nowhere and win it all.

2.Magic

A lot of people weren’t sure how the Magic would look with a brand-new team. Well, this brand-new team is at the top of American League standings at the break. They passed a tough test against the Wildcats and showed this team is for real.

1.Diamondbacks

The defending champs are in great form with a big sweep over the Gators. With the best record in the division and MLW as a whole they look to cruise in the second half.

2023 LCS Summer Split Final Regular Season Power Rankings

S. Samek

The regular season has concluded and it’s time for playoffs. Heading into playoffs where does each team rank?

10. Immortals

They finished with the worst record and missed the playoffs. easy to place last.

9. Flyquest

The made a run at playoffs, but ultimately came up short.

8. 100 Thieves

They’re in playoffs, but lost the tiebreaker giving them the last seed.

7.Dignitas

Made playoffs and won the tiebreaker to get the seventh seed.

6. TSM

Earned the sixth seed, but an 0-3 week in week six isn’t how you want to be playing heading into playoffs.

5. NRG

They made playoffs, but with two losses in a row not going in on a high note.

4.Team Liquid

Can they stifle the fourth-place curse?

3.Evil Geniuses

A nice 3-0 week has them entering the playoffs in good form.

2. Golden Guardians

Still looking like the second-best team in the LCS. Yet can they get past Cloud 9?

1.Cloud 9

Took the tiebreaker to earn the number one seed. Now they jusy have to finish the job.