Chinese Goliaths Edward Gaming looked to make quick work of a struggling Game Talents side in Week 2, Day 2 of the League of Legends Pro League on Friday. While Game Talents fought hard, Edward Gaming would not be denied as they left Shanghai with a 2-1 series win.
Game Talents held an early lead in Game 1 thanks to jungler Wang "Wushuang" Hai-Li's early aggression on Kha'Zix, securing first blood for GT just before 10 minutes. Despite some miscues, GT grew their lead by controlling Baron and using top laner Kim "GimGoon" Han-saem's Kled to rush EDG's long range poke comp. While GT struggled to close out the game, GimGoon's ability to bring his entire team into EDG's backline with his Kled's ultimate, alongside his flawless 7/0/13 KDA (kills/deaths/assists) for 77 percent kill participation, gave Game Talents what they needed to take Game 1 in just over 43 minutes.
Game 2 was a disaster for Game Talents, who were forced to put Wushuang on jungle Malzahar due to a mistake in the draft phase. Punishing GT's lack of early pressure, a rejuvenated EDG rotated around the map together to take an early gold lead. EDG used their superior teamfighting to tear through GT, taking a 4-for-0 skirmish at 15 minutes and a clean 5-for-0 ace at 24 minutes to cement their lead. Mid laner Lee "Scout" Ye-chan's Syndra earned MVP honors with a 6/0/14 KDA as EDG took Game 2 in about 26 minutes.
In a tumultuous Game 3, EDG's bottom lane came up big, picking up a pair of kills around eight minutes to secure first tower gold for EDG. AD Carry Hae "Zet" Seong-min played well on Varus, poking GT down to force them out of EDG's way, dealing a total of 22,600 damage to enemy champions. EDG controlled the game well into the mid-late game, but heroics from Game Talents threatened to turn the tides in their favor when they won a 3-for-1 teamfight while defending their base. Despite the setback, EDG were still in full control, baiting a Baron attempt to win a 3-for-0 teamfight and take Game 3 in just over 41 minutes.