Kha Y Tran On February 7, 2026, the LPL 2026 Split 1 continued to heat up. At that time, fans witnessed a highly anticipated clash between Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) and Team WE. This match played an important role in the race for standings. Therefore, both teams entered the series with high pressure.
However, NIP did not disappoint their fans. Instead, they secured a convincing 2–0 victory over Team WE. With that in mind, their performance once again proved that they are one of the deepest and most strategically sound teams in the LPL this season.
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Match Overview
- Date: February 7, 2026
- Tournament: LPL 2026 Split 1
- Match: Ninjas in Pyjamas vs Team WE
- Score: NIP 2–0 Team WE
Detailed Match Breakdown
Game 1: NIP Take Control from the Start
From the opening minutes, NIP quickly gained the upper hand across all three lanes. In particular, their jungler made an early impact in the bottom lane. As a result, NIP secured First Blood with a clean gank and built early momentum.
Meanwhile, WE attempted to respond on the top side of the map. However, they failed to convert any real advantages. Shortly after, NIP secured the first Rift Herald. Then, they used it to break the mid-lane turret. Consequently, the map opened up and allowed NIP to establish deep vision.
After that, WE were forced into a defensive posture. At the same time, NIP continued to pressure objectives. A major teamfight broke out around the Dragon pit. Because of their stronger teamfighting composition, NIP won decisively. In addition, they took down three WE members and secured their second Dragon. As a result, the gold lead quickly grew to over 5,000.
Later on, at the 27-minute mark, NIP turned their attention to Baron. Although WE tried to contest, they were forced into a poor fight. Therefore, NIP wiped WE, claimed Baron, and marched straight into WE’s base. Ultimately, they closed out Game 1 in dominant fashion.
Game 2: NIP Dominate and Deny Any Comeback
In Game 2, Team WE changed their approach. Specifically, they opted for early aggression and jungle invades. Nevertheless, NIP remained calm and successfully neutralized the pressure.
Early on, WE invaded NIP’s lower jungle and secured the first kill. However, NIP immediately answered back with a counter-gank in mid lane. Thus, they evened things out right away.
From there, NIP steadily regained control. First, they secured the first two Dragons. Then, they began snowballing through their bottom lane. At the same time, NIP’s ADC consistently won trades and took down turrets early.
Soon after, a crucial fight at the river saw NIP eliminate four WE players. Because of that, NIP gained full control of the map and set up a strong position toward Dragon Soul.
Forced into desperation, WE attempted to contest Baron. Unfortunately for them, NIP had superior vision. As a result, they baited WE into a trap. Moreover, a perfectly executed wombo combo allowed NIP to wipe Team WE once again.
With Baron buff, NIP pushed down all three lanes. Consequently, WE had no answer in defense. In the end, their Nexus fell, sealing the 2–0 series victory for NIP.
General Ban/Pick Assessment
In both games, Ninjas in Pyjamas showed excellent preparation during the draft phase. They not only banned out Team WE’s comfort picks but also built lineups that were stable, easy to execute, and extremely strong in teamfights.
NIP opted for safe, balanced, and flexible compositions. They prioritized champions with strong engage tools, solid teamfighting, and objective control, with damage distributed across all three lanes. This allowed NIP to play well in both early and late game without relying on a single carry. Their bans were also on point, removing WE’s snowball and split-push threats, forcing WE to play at NIP’s pace.
On the other hand, Team WE drafted compositions with clear ideas but difficult execution. They leaned toward split-push and mechanically demanding champions. However, their drafts lacked reliable engage, struggled in 5v5 teamfights, and were heavily dependent on winning lanes. When WE failed to gain early advantages, their composition quickly lost value in the mid game, leaving them passive in Dragon and Baron contests.
Match Highlights
- From the draft phase, NIP built superior, easy-to-run teamfighting compositions, which laid the foundation for total control throughout the series.
- NIP dominated every major objective: Dragons, Rift Heralds, and Baron. They consistently arrived first, placed deep vision, and forced WE into unfavorable fights.
- NIP won nearly every 5v5 teamfight thanks to excellent positioning and clean coordination.
- WE failed to gain lane advantages and lost control of the tempo, allowing NIP to dictate the pace of the entire series.
Conclusion
The NIP vs WE match on February 7, 2026, was a clear demonstration of Ninjas in Pyjamas’ strength and maturity. With a convincing 2–0 victory, NIP further established themselves as one of the top contenders in LPL 2026 Split 1.
If they maintain this level of performance, NIP can confidently aim for even greater achievements in the remainder of the season.
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