Kha Y Tran LNG Esports and ThunderTalk Gaming (TT Gaming) faced off in the Elimination Match of the LPL 2026 Split 1 Playoffs on February 10, 2026. Overall, it was one of the most anticipated series of the round. From the very beginning, LNG showcased superior form and confidence. As a result, they closed out the best-of-five series with a convincing 3–0 sweep.
Watch the match highlights at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3X0-2jMeY4&t=1s
Match Overview
Match Date: February 10, 2026
Tournament: LPL 2026 Split 1 – Playoffs
Format: Best of Five (Bo5)
Final Result: LNG Esports 3 – 0 ThunderTalk Gaming
Detailed Match Breakdown
Game 1: LNG Dominate from the Start
Right away, LNG played aggressively. Their jungler secured strong vision on the top side. Soon after, a clean gank in the top lane gave them First Blood. Because of this early pressure, TT fell behind in farm.
Next, LNG secured the first Dragon. They also destroyed the outer turret quickly. By the mid game, LNG had full control. They punished TT’s rotations and won fights around the second and third Dragons.
At 22 minutes, LNG secured Baron. With the buff, they extended their lead to over 6,000 gold. From that point on, TT had no map control.
Finally, LNG pushed all three lanes. TT tried to defend, but they lost a key fight in mid lane. LNG secured an ace and ended the game 12–4.
Game 2: TT Fight Back, But LNG Stay in Control
Unlike Game 1, TT approached Game 2 with a more aggressive early strategy. They contested jungle camps and traded kills more frequently. Nevertheless, LNG still secured the first two Dragons.
Although the game remained relatively balanced in the early stages, LNG maintained better objective control. As the mid game unfolded, frequent skirmishes broke out around the river. TT repeatedly attempted to force 5v5 teamfights. However, LNG executed far more cleanly in these engagements.
Thanks to superior positioning and precise target focus, LNG won two consecutive major teamfights. Subsequently, they secured Baron and strengthened their map presence.
The game extended beyond 40 minutes. Despite TT’s determined defensive efforts, LNG eventually won the decisive fight around the second Baron attempt. Following that victory, LNG marched into TT’s base and closed out Game 2.
Game 3: LNG Play Safely and Leave No Room for TT
Heading into Game 3, LNG adjusted their approach and played with greater discipline. Instead of forcing early fights, they focused on stable farming and controlled rotations. Both teams farmed evenly in the early game. Still, LNG secured the first Dragon and destroyed the first turret.
As the mid game progressed, LNG established dominant vision control. TT attempted to catch LNG’s carries. However, those attempts were unsuccessful. Each time TT engaged, LNG responded with clean counterplays and won smaller skirmishes.
Because of these successful exchanges, LNG built a 4,000 gold lead before the 25-minute mark. Once again, LNG secured Baron and applied pressure in multiple lanes simultaneously. TT were therefore forced into a final teamfight from a disadvantageous position.
Ultimately, LNG wiped TT in the last engagement and ended the series in dominant fashion.
Overall Draft Analysis
LNG drafted compositions focused on control and structured teamfighting. Their lineups emphasized strong 5v5 engagement tools and stable scaling from mid to late game. They prioritized junglers capable of initiating fights and controlling objectives, mid laners with sustained damage or poke potential, and late-game oriented AD carries. This approach allowed LNG to maintain control without needing to snowball early.
On the other hand, TT drafted more aggressive, early-game focused compositions. They preferred proactive junglers and solo laners capable of creating early pressure. However, their drafts lacked sufficient late-game protection for carries. When playing from behind, TT struggled to find effective teamfight opportunities.
Key Highlights of the Series
- From Game 1, LNG demonstrated superiority in objective control, vision management, macro movement, and teamfighting.
- In 5v5 engagements, LNG maintained excellent positioning, effectively protected their carries, and consistently won major fights around Baron and Dragon.
- Although TT showed promising early skirmishes in Game 2, they failed to convert small advantages into meaningful leads and lacked strong late-game engage tools.
Conclusion
The matchup between LNG Esports and ThunderTalk Gaming on February 10, 2026, was a completely one-sided performance from LNG. With a dominant 3–0 victory, LNG advanced further in the LPL 2026 Split 1 Playoffs, while TT Gaming were officially eliminated from the bracket.
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