T1 eliminate Dplus KIA 3-1 to reach LCK lower bracket final
T1 eliminate Dplus KIA 3-1 to reach LCK lower bracket final
T1 advanced to the LCK 2026 lower-bracket final after defeating Dplus KIA 3:1.
DK managed to level the series after Game 2, but T1 responded with two consecutive victories to eliminate Dplus KIA and earn a rematch with Hanwha Life Esports .
T1 opened the series with a long 42-minute victory.
The first game ended 14:7 in T1 's favor after 42:39, giving them the early series lead.
Dplus KIA responded immediately.
DK produced their strongest game of the series in Game 2, recording 20 kills to T1 's 12 and closing the map in 31:08.
With the score tied 1:1, T1 dramatically increased the pace.
T1 explode in Game 3
Game 3 became the bloodiest map of the series.
T1 finished with 30 kills while Dplus KIA recorded 13, with the constant fighting extending the game to 39:43.
The victory moved T1 onto match point.
They then closed the series considerably more efficiently in Game 4.
T1 secured an 18:10 victory after 31:20 to complete the 3:1 win.
Doran named standout performer
Doran produced T1 's strongest overall performance.
He averaged a 3.25/2.0/5.75 KDA across the four games while playing Rumble, Jayce, Olaf and Camille.
His performance earned him Player of the Match honors.
The victory sends T1 into the lower-bracket final against Hanwha Life Esports .
That matchup gives T1 an immediate opportunity for revenge after HLE reverse swept them 3:2 earlier in the playoffs.
Dplus KIA 's domestic run ends with the defeat.
