Kha Y Tran On February 7, 2026, in the Play-In round of the LCK Cup 2026, Dplus KIA (DK) faced Dragon X (DRX) in a thrilling Best of 3 series. Ultimately, this match decided the ticket to the LCK Cup 2026 Playoffs for both teams.
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Match Overview
- Tournament: LCK Cup 2026 – Play-In
- Format: Best of 3 (Bo3)
- Round: Play-In Round 2
- Final Score: DK 2–0 DRX
Detailed Match Breakdown
Game 1: DK Dominate from Start to Finish
From the very early minutes, both teams fought for control of the Scuttle Crab. At first, this objective became the main hotspot of the game. DK came out ahead in these skirmishes and, as a result, secured more kills than DRX.
With an early advantage, mid laner ShowMaker capitalized perfectly. In particular, he picked up consecutive kills and helped DK build a large lead in both kills and gold.
DRX attempted to force teamfights. However, they failed to find good targets. Because of that, every lost fight only widened DK’s lead in resources.
After winning a key fight, DK secured Baron Nashor. Then, they used the buff to push lanes and end the game with a massive advantage in towers and kills.
Overall, DK fully capitalized on their lead, controlled every major objective, and closed out Game 1 convincingly to take a 1–0 lead.
Game 2: DRX Try to Fight Back but DK Stay in Control
Similarly, both teams once again prioritized early objectives like the Scuttle Crab. Once again, ShowMaker made the difference with early kills to give DK momentum.
DRX found a few successful 1v1s and small skirmishes. For a moment, they picked up some kills and stabilized the gold gap. Nevertheless, those advantages were not enough to turn the game around.
DK maintained superior macro play. In addition, they showed better objective control and cleaner team coordination. Meanwhile, DRX occasionally mispositioned or made poor fight decisions, allowing DK to punish them and take over the map.
After applying constant pressure, DK forced DRX into a defensive stance. Soon after, they secured Baron once more and used it to break the base and finish the match.
In the end, DK won again and closed out the series 2–0.
Draft (Ban/Pick) Analysis
DK built a composition that was easy to execute, strong in macro, and low-risk – perfectly matching their controlled, methodical playstyle. They prioritized a 5v5 teamfight-oriented lineup, with:
- A control mage in mid,
- A jungler capable of engaging,
- And a late-game scaling ADC.
On the other hand, DRX drafted a much harder-to-play composition. Their setup required early snowballing, but they failed to achieve that, making their draft ineffective. DRX leaned toward split-push and skirmish-heavy champions, with:
- Top/Jungle picks focused on early damage,
- And a high-skill mid laner who needed to carry.
Key Highlights
- DK controlled early objectives extremely well, especially the Scuttle Crab fights, allowing them to snowball both games.
- Even when DRX tried to fight back, DK always had a true carry in ShowMaker, especially in teamfights and around major objectives.
- DRX had a few good mid-game opportunities, but failed to convert them into wins due to DK’s superior macro play.
Conclusion
This victory was not only a crucial step for DK into the Playoffs, but also a strong statement about their stability and form in the new season against a long-time rival like DRX.
For DRX, the loss means they must continue battling through the Play-In stage to earn another chance at advancing.
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