Gen.G entered the playoffs as the clear favourites, having enjoyed a dominant year so far.
They clinched the LCK Spring title and followed it up by winning their first Mid-Season Invitational.
Their only loss came against KT Rolster, a minor blip in an otherwise flawless season.
Gen.Gs journey to the Upper Bracket Final saw them sweepDPlus KIAin the semifinals, showcasing their continued dominance.
HLE, however, have proven to be formidable opponents this season.
They finished second in the Summer split with a 14-4 record and carried that momentum into the playoffs.
Gen.Gs map control was evident as they secured most objectives, culminating in a dominant 28-minute game.
With a 22-6 kill lead, Gen.G demolished HLEs Nexus to even the series at 1-1.
Gen.G exploited this weakness, withKim “Kiin” Gi-ins Nasus emerging as the player of the game.
His impact was decisive in neutralising HLEs key players, leading to a 31-minute victory for Gen.G.
With a 12-5 kill lead, they took down HLEs Nexus, bringing the series to match point.
Despite HLE drafting well for the fourth game, Gen.Gs execution was flawless.
Their Jhin, Blitzcrank, and Maokai combination created devastating team fights, leaving HLE struggling to keep up.
