GAM loses due to “unforgivable” reasons
There were no surprises in the GAM Esports – TALON match as part of LCP 2025. The VCS representative lost 1-2 to the strong opponent from the PCS region. However, it is unfortunate that GAM truly had a chance to defeat TLN if the yellow-black players had not made “critical” mistakes that cost them the entire game.
First, we must mention the performance of the players. On a day facing a strong opponent like TLN, nearly all positions of GAM made mistakes. Among them, Levi and Elio were specifically pointed out by many fans as the biggest reasons for the VCS representative’s defeat.
Besides the surprising pick of the new champion Mel by TLN, which threw GAM off balance, it is clear that the VCS representative showed they were not well-prepared for unusual bans and picks from their opponents. In all three games, GAM only convincingly won the second game when all five players had their power picks and minimized mistakes as much as possible.
With the Fearless Draft mode, focusing only on a few comfortable champions will be a “self-destructive” point for teams. This is because the opponents only need to study carefully and force uncomfortable or uncertain bans and picks, making the game plan extremely difficult to execute.
For example, in the match against TLN, in the deciding game, GAM once again used Wukong and Jax. These are the comfortable champions for the duo of Levi and Kiaya, but they failed to create any real combos to quickly shut down any of TLN’s champions (Mel, Udyr, Xin Zhao, Corki, Renata).
Udyr is a champion sturdy enough to withstand Jax’s engage, while Mel simply needs to skillfully time her abilities to render GAM’s combos “bankrupt.” Not to mention, both Jax and Wukong do not have a very high win rate. Levi’s recent use of Wukong ended in defeat. Jax in Kiaya’s hands also only won 2 out of 4 games played.
GAM’s journey still holds many challenges
With 6 out of 8 teams being selected, it is almost impossible for GAM to be eliminated from the tournament after just the group stage. However, if GAM continues to perform like this, their chances of securing a high position are very slim. Once they reach the next round, there will be no team weak enough to become a “point farm” anymore.
Furthermore, GAM carries the highest hopes of VCS fans. Their current performance is nearly certain to fall short of expectations. GAM will need to work much harder, as the disappointment of the fans would be the biggest punishment if they continue to underperform as they have recently.