Gen.G crushes HLE to stay on top as playoff race tightens
Week 4 of League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) Round 3-5 ended with Gen.G showing their strength in a close 2-1 win over Hanwha Life Esports on Sunday, August 17. The win gives the team a 25-1 record, keeping them on top as title favourites. Ruler led with a strong Corki game, while Chovyโs surprise Ziggs pick in Game 3 broke HLEโs defence in under 30 minutes.
The loss puts Hanwha Life at 18-8, tying them with T1 for second place in the Legend Group. A direct playoff spot is on the line, and the match between HLE and T1 on August 27 is set to be one of the most crucial games.
Meanwhile, OKSavingsBank BRION secured a 2-0 victory over Dplus KIA, marking their second win of the season. This improves their record to 10-16 and narrows the gap in the Rise Group standings. With BRO, DRX, and BNK FearX all fighting for two Play-In spots, the lower bracket race remains highly competitive.
