Changing to BO3 has helped LCS look more competitive against eastern teams

LCS had a very similar format to LCK last split, and I think at Worlds, the eastern teams were a bit surprised by LCS this year. While LCS teams didn’t dominate, they showed a level of adaptability and strategic depth that we haven’t seen in past years. It seems like playing a longer season with more best-of series gave them more opportunities to refine their macro play and try different strategies.

That being said, the skill gap is still noticeable in terms of individual mechanics and coordination in high-pressure situations, but LCS teams are definitely closing the gap.