I'd definitely favor arrow over navi.na. Arrow's teamwork is much better imo.

As for LGD I'd say 2-3 is probably the most realistic, but with Bo1s upsets can happen.

ForTehDarkseid

8139 Posts

July 08 2014 11:16 GMT

#24

On July 08 2014 02:38 I_love_sharkpeople wrote:

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I'd definitely favor arrow over navi.na. Arrow's teamwork is much better imo.

I agree with you, but Arrow plays EG,C9, iG, Alliance and LGD on a first day)

BurningSera

Ireland19621 Posts

July 08 2014 11:17 GMT

#25

It almost comes down to whether 820's coaching/training for them to work or not. I wouldn't be surprised to see them actually do well since it is like many BO1s if they came out with some magical strategy and people cant figure it out soon enough.

crimsonSoldier

147 Posts

July 09 2014 05:42 GMT

#26

820:
"We are targeting top 8".
"Because that is where the money is at."
"We will try our best against DK, NB, IG and VG"
"And fight to take points from the non-Chinese teams"
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opterown

Australia54784 Posts

July 09 2014 05:55 GMT

#27

i would be very happy if LGD show signs of direction, i think a top8 finish is definitely doable if they have themselves together a bit more. rabbit is one of my favourite players.

Newbee, DK, EG are hard games for them on day 1, but they hopefully can smack Na`Vi.US and Arrow around.

HighTimeDotA

Canada1412 Posts

July 10 2014 17:28 GMT

#28

give lgd some love boys i hope they at least make top10.

Kirsed

9380 Posts

July 13 2014 16:47 GMT

#29

Looks good for LGD to make top 8.

Kipsate

Netherlands45349 Posts

July 13 2014 23:12 GMT

#30

Proud of my boys, after being down 1-4 we are still in the race

aboxcar

United States447 Posts

July 14 2014 02:04 GMT

#31

ImbaTV did interviews with LGD after today's games

Rabbit: http://dota2.sgamer.com/video/201407/37486.html

HaiTao: First of all, many friends probably want to know how you came up with this ID. You don't accept a lot of interviews, so why don't you introduce yourself first.
Rabbit: Before in Dota1 I was using my friend's account and it stuck.

HaiTao: So it's actually quite a random occurrence. LGD just lost to C9, but still congratulations for getting to Key Arena. Yesterday when you learned you would have to win consecutive matches, how did you prepare?
Rabbit: We encouraged each other and steadily got the victory.

HaiTao: Against Liquid you had an easier time, is it because you studied them more?
Rabbit: Yes, we know that their mid player is particularly strong and is good at Tinker, so we countered them. Their supports and ours both like to dual roam so we countered that and took the victory smoothly.

HaiTao: What about C9? Did you do any preparations for them or was their response to you too much?
Rabbit: In the first game our lineup wasn't bad, we just didn't play well and had item build issues which lead to our loss. The second game we got what we wanted. The third game we didn't get a very good lineup and didn't have any gank, and after losing map control there wasn't anything we could do.

HaiTao: In game one when they got meepo and bounty hunter, were you taken aback?
Rabbit: We didn't think they played these, but we had previously thought about how to counter them. Anyway, it's just the early mistakes and not playing well along with build problems that caused our loss.

HaiTao: Probably all of the spectators were very nervous for LGD. The first day you had some jet lag?
Rabbit: The first day I didn't adjust jet lag well so my form wasn't good. The second day I adjusted and it was better.

HaiTao: So as long as you adjust jet lag, you can contest heaven. Do you know what everyone's pet name for you online is? [I don't know what it is, does anyone?]
Rabbit: Mm... I know a little about it ..

HaiTao: When you hear this pet name how do you feel?
Rabbit: Well, who cares. As long as they are happy then it's okay. I'm always okay.

HaiTao: Rabbit is usually a very easy-going person with a good attitude. These days when online fans watch your games they will listen to some songs, for example "Other than him I don't want anything else", etc. Do you know what song this is?
Rabbit: I don't know.

HaiTao: Then when you go back you can have a listen. Lately watching TI4, everyone sees Rabbit's form is very good. Can be considered one of the new generation's big three carries. Moving on, in the upcoming rest days how will you guys prepare?
Rabbit: We will watch more matches, see who we are playing, make adjustments and come up with our plans.

HaiTao: How many more TIs do you think you can play?
Rabbit: Mm, at least one more. At least, at minimum. If more maybe three.

HaiTao: Very thankful to Rabbit for accepting our interview and hope you and LGD can continue getting good results. Finally say something to your fans?
Rabbit: Thank you to those who support LGD, to those who support me. With you we will play even better.

aboxcar

United States447 Posts

July 14 2014 02:22 GMT

#32

820: http://dota2.sgamer.com/video/201407/37487.html

Yes it really is a sigh of relief. Because coming here our goal was top 8, and now we have achieved our goal. The rest is up to the youngsters to chase their dreams. However you play, you play.

For sure [winning] is revenge. Yesterday Yao-brother was telling me, he especially, extremely wants to beat this team. Because last year's TI dream was crushed by Liquid, so this year he has to get revenge. It doesn't have to be for money or anything, but at least for a breath of air.

[As a coach] the main purpose is to help them keep cool when in a headwind and adjust, and I can help them arrange strategies against international teams. It's not that what I say counts, but everyone has a discussion. At least to me, in this team I play an important part. Everyone is important.

[The difference between when I was playing TI and now] is that it's more fierce and the prize money is high. All the teams are stronger and it's hard to forecast who will place. Only whoever plays the best here will take the championship, but you can't say which team it will be.

[As a coach instead of a player] you still get moved. When they win I am also very happy and feel proud. In this team, I also put forth a lot, and when they win it's like I won. You definitely are moved as a coach. Before the tournament LGD also was not looked favorably upon by people, so to play like this we are already very very happy.

[If LGD wins in the end] I won't be marveled, because right now our mentality is very good. We have reason to place higher, because we are already completely free and without pressure. Winning the championship, is a very.. unthinkable thing. But, perhaps. Perhaps you have 5%, 1%, we will earnestly strive. Because we have already achieved our goal, it is time to chase dreams. The goal was to be a contender for the title in Seattle, now we will strive to chase our dream.

nikuniku

212 Posts

July 14 2014 08:18 GMT

#33

The nickname for Rabbit is Kim Jong-tu , made by replacing the last character of Kim Jong-un (aka "supreme leader" of North Korea) with "tu", which is rabbit in Chinese. I think it is mostly because of the looks.

opterown

Australia54784 Posts

July 14 2014 08:23 GMT

#34

thanks for the translations yo~

Namunelbo

501 Posts

July 15 2014 02:29 GMT

#35

"Well, they tried, at least they´re still in the tournament"
That´s what I thought when Cloud9 beat LGD.

Today after I look at the bracket to see who they were going to face...
"Fuck"

Best of luck LGD (820, cast black magic or something please)

AwfuL_

Netherlands6976 Posts

July 19 2014 23:12 GMT

#36

LGD

I don't like that you kicked out Liquid, but someone had to do it. Happy to see them win over iG! Really impressive drafting and execution.

Kipsate

Netherlands45349 Posts

July 19 2014 23:16 GMT

#37

FOR THE DREAM

SexyPoloondi

United States31 Posts

July 19 2014 23:28 GMT

#38

After knocking out Liquid I found another team to root for. I really hope that LGD can preform against DK and keep the dream alive. I'll definitely be following the team after TI4 is concluded. GOGO LDG they can do it!