ShiauC's Braum Anchors Deep Cross Gaming's LCP Victory
In LCP 2026, Deep Cross Gaming's 19-6 win over Ground Zero Gaming in Game 3 was powered by HongSuo's dominant Orianna and ShiauC's record 17.0 KDA on Braum, securing the series 2-1.
Deep Cross GamingWinner
Ground Zero GamingTop players by damage
ShiauC
Betty
UniboyTL;DR: Deep Cross Gaming defeated Ground Zero Gaming 19-6 in 30:40 to take the LCP 2026 series 2-1. HongSuo's Orianna created a mid-lane gold advantage of +1481 at 15 minutes while ShiauC's Braum anchored the team with a 17.0 KDA and 89% kill participation in a one-sided stomp.
Key Takeaways
- HongSuo's Orianna built a +1481 gold lead by minute 15 with 79% KP, setting the foundation for mid-lane dominance that carried Deep Cross Gaming to victory. - ShiauC delivered a 17.0 KDA on Braum with 89% KP, providing the defensive anchor that enabled the 13k gold snowball. - Deep Cross Gaming outpaced Ground Zero Gaming 64.2k to 51.2k in gold, translating the advantage into 9 towers and the lone baron.
Building the Lead
With the series tied 1-1, Deep Cross Gaming responded after Game 1. Pre-draft analysis correctly flagged Orianna and Gnar, both of which appeared and delivered as predicted. HongSuo's Orianna quickly asserted dominance in mid lane, building that +1481 gold edge by minute 15. ShiauC's Braum provided the frontline stability that allowed the team to snowball. The live draft model favoring Ground Zero Gaming at 51% never materialized on the rift as execution favored the blue side.
The Numbers Tell the Story
The gold lead ballooned to 13k as Deep Cross Gaming's bot lane with Corki and jungle Wukong joined the fray. ShiauC's 16 assists highlighted perfect engages and peels. Objective control favored the winners with 3 dragons to 2 and the lone baron. Player performances reflected the stomp, with multiple Deep Cross Gaming members posting double-digit KDA ratios while Ground Zero Gaming struggled to find answers.
The Final Push
In the closing stages, Deep Cross Gaming's coordinated pushes secured 9 towers while limiting Ground Zero Gaming to just 1. The 19-6 kill tally underscored how the early mid-lane advantage translated into total map control by the 30:40 mark.
Polymarket Market
The pre-game Polymarket odds correctly identified Deep Cross Gaming as the 64% favorite, and the outcome aligned with expectations despite an early series 76% lean toward the same side. Execution on Orianna and the surprise Braum pick exceeded what the initial 51% draft model for Ground Zero Gaming had overlooked. This result closes the series (2-1) and the full series-market wrap-up belongs in the series recap.
Match Stats
| Player | Team | Champion | Role | K/D/A | GoldDiff@15 | DMG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feng | Deep Cross Gaming | Corki | Bot | 6/1/6 | +477 | — |
| Pop9 | Deep Cross Gaming | Wukong | Jungle | 4/0/8 | +1006 | — |
| HongSuo | Deep Cross Gaming | Orianna | Mid | 5/2/10 | +1481 | — |
| ShiauC | Deep Cross Gaming | Braum | Support | 1/1/16 | +664 | — |
| Flauren | Deep Cross Gaming | Gnar | Top | 3/2/5 | +96 | — |
| Betty | Ground Zero Gaming | Xerath | Bot | 4/3/1 | -477 | — |
| Husha | Ground Zero Gaming | Xin Zhao | Jungle | 1/4/3 | -1006 | — |
| Uniboy | Ground Zero Gaming | Taliyah | Mid | 1/2/4 | -1481 | — |
| Kaiwing | Ground Zero Gaming | Nautilus | Support | 0/6/3 | -664 | — |
| 1Jiang | Ground Zero Gaming | Renekton | Top | 0/4/3 | -96 | — |
FAQ
Q: Why did ShiauC's Braum prove decisive in Game 3? A: With a 17.0 KDA and 89% KP, ShiauC's Braum anchored the team and enabled the mid-lane carry from HongSuo. Q: Did the pre-draft flagged champions deliver as predicted? A: Yes, both Orianna and Gnar appeared and performed strongly, contributing to Deep Cross Gaming's 19-6 win.
*Odds via Polymarket, 2026-07-30 15:15 UTC.*
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