Grounding the rocket: 100 Thieves’ quest for LCS glory cut short by North American underdog

In one of the most unexpected outcomes of the 2023 Spring Split so far, Golden Guardians have shocked the North American League of Legends scene by eliminating 100 Thieves from the LCS playoffs in five exciting games.

100 Thieves’ talent-laden roster was expected to level up heading into the post-season, especially after they ran through the final week of the regular season on a seven-game win streak. With best-of-fives on the horizon, many fans and analysts believed that the experience from superstars like Bjergsen, Closer, and Doublelift would be all the difference the Thieves needed.