TES Receives Criticism for “Dumb Play” Due to 369
On March 15, the knockout stage of First Stand 2025 officially commenced with notable outcomes. In particular, KC had a stunning “revenge” against the CFO when they defeated LCP with a score of 3-2. In the same match, HLE showcased a strong performance, dominating TES with a 3-0 victory. With this result, the final match for the First Stand 2025 title will be a clash between HLE and KC.
One of the standout moments in the match between HLE and TES was the controversial “fishing incident” involving 369. This situation occurred during the 27th minute of the match when 369 was caught out of position. Instead of making an escape attempt, this player turned back and attempted to engage Renekton, only to be quickly caught off guard. In the post-match interview, 369 expressed his thoughts on this critical decision.
“In reality, in that situation, the opposing team had moved over and nearly caught me. When I tried to move to safety, I was already in a precarious position and couldn’t escape. It was tough to avoid Ashe with the team surrounding me. I thought I should hold my ground to protect my backline in the next fight,” 369 shared after the match.
Immediately after this interview went viral, it sparked discussions surrounding TES’s strategy and execution. It’s clear that in crucial situations, TES players were quick to engage HLE, even when 369 was not in a position to do so. This indicates strong communication and synergy among TES members, which put HLE in a challenging position.
TES Needs to Improve Quickly to Avoid “Disaster” Season
In recent years, TES has consistently been a strong contender in the LPL but suffered setbacks during international competitions. Just this season, TES was eliminated by G2 with a 0-3 scoreline at MSI and barely made it to the knockout stage of the 2024 World Championship. Even after bringing in Kanavi to replace Tian, the team’s performance has not improved significantly. The continuous defeats against LCP and LEC representatives show that this team has declined compared to previous seasons.
Despite the challenges, TES currently has a bright spot named 369, who has been performing well recently. The TES coaching staff needs to make strategic adjustments to leverage this strength in the upcoming matches. If not, they may face a series of “disastrous” results in the remaining part of the season.
