First Pick Teams Dominated EU LCS Week 11 with 69% Win Rate
An analysis of Week 11 in the European League Championship Series revealed a significant advantage for teams with first pick, with blue side winning 69% of matches. This statistic emerged during a highly competitive final week where five teams were within one game of the first seed.
SK Gaming dominated with a 4-0 record, though the gold per minute (GPM) differences were remarkably close - less than 350 GPM separated SK Gaming from the 0-4 Supa Hot Crew. Millenium, despite finishing last, showed strong performance with the third-highest income rate.
Key Week 11 Highlights:
- Blue side maintained a 69% win rate
- SK Gaming went undefeated (4-0)
- Most teams finished with a 2-2 record
- Extremely close GPM differences between teams
- Millenium showed strong individual performances despite overall standing
The results further solidified EU LCS's reputation for competitive parity, with the final week showcasing some of the closest matches of the season. The significant blue side advantage suggests that first pick priority played a crucial role in match outcomes during this critical phase of the competition.
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