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Game 3

Draktharr's Lee Sin Mastery Seals GAM Esports Victory

GAM Esports clinches the LCP 2026 series against Deep Cross Gaming with a dominant Game 3 performance led by Draktharr's Lee Sin.

GAM EsportsGam EsportsWinner
Game 330:27LCPPatch 26.09
Deep Cross GamingDeep Cross Gaming
14Kills5
60.6KGold52.0K
3Drag1
8Torres3
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The stage was set for a definitive conclusion in the LCP 2026 Season Split 2. With the series deadlocked at 1-1, Game 3 wasn't just about a single win; it was about survival and momentum. Deep Cross Gaming entered the match as the slight statistical favorites, possessing a draft designed to scale, but GAM Esports had other plans. In a high-octance showdown that lasted nearly 30 minutes, the Vietnamese titans refused to let the game slip away, ultimately forcing a series victory that left the fans breathless.

Key Takeaways

* Draktharr delivered a masterclass on Lee Sin, posting a massive 10.0 KDA and a +612 gold lead at 15 minutes to disrupt the enemy jungle. * Taki provided unparalleled utility on Milio, achieving a staggering 12.0 KDA and a 12-assist performance to protect his carries. * Deep Cross Gaming failed to capitalize on their scaling, finishing with only 5 kills and a significant 6.8k gold deficit by the game's end.

Early Game

The match began with intense pressure in the lanes, directly challenging the pre-match predictions. While the analysts expected HongSuo to provide a challenge on Annie, the early game was instead dictated by the sheer aggression of the GAM jungle. Draktharr emerged from the fog of war with a vengeance, securing a +612 gold advantage over his counterpart by the fifteen-minute mark. This early dominance prevented Deep Cross Gaming from establishing the rhythm needed for their late-game win condition. On the bot lane, Artemis also found success, maintaining a +97 gold lead on Yunara, which effectively neutralized the threat of the enemy Xayah.

The Turning Point

The momentum shifted irrevocably when the mid-game skirmishes began to favor the blue side. Although Deep Cross Gaming had drafted a powerful Annie and Lulu synergy—a combination with a 62.77% win rate—they simply could not find the engage to make it work. The turning point arrived when Draktharr utilized the mobility of his Lee Sin to dive deep into the enemy formation, disrupting the backline. This pressure allowed Kiaya to thrive on Gwen, despite an early -551 gold deficit, as the jungle's presence allowed the top laner to find the necessary flanks to dismantle the enemy frontline.

Closing Out

As the game approached the 29:50 mark, GAM Esports' macro execution became surgical. They secured vital objectives, including 3 dragons and a crucial Baron Nashor, effectively suffocating the opposition. Taki played a flawless game on Milio, ensuring that no amount of crowd control from the enemy Lulu could reach his teammates. With a total of 14 kills to the opposition's 5, the writing was on the wall. The final push saw the destruction of the last remaining Deep Cross Gaming towers, sealing a 58.5k gold victory for GAM Esports and completing a stunning series comeback.

Match Stats

PlayerTeamChampionRoleK/D/AGoldDiff@15DMG%
FengDeep Cross GamingXayahBot0/2/2-97
Pop9Deep Xross GamingWukongJungle2/3/2-612
HongSuoDeep Cross GamingAnnieMid2/2/1+44
ShiauCDeep Cross GamingLuluSupport0/2/4-196
FlaurenDeep Cross GamingRenektonTop1/3/1+551
ArtemisGAM EsportsYunaraBot1/1/10+97
DraktharrGAM EsportsLee SinJungle4/1/6+612
AressGAM EsportsGalioMid2/1/6-44
TakiGAM EsportsMilioSupport0/0/12+196
KiayaGAM EsportsGwenTop5/2/2-551

FAQ

Q: Did the predicted draft advantage for Deep Cross Gaming materialize? A: No, the advantage of the Annie and Lulu synergy was completely nullified by Draktharr's aggressive Lee Sin playmaking.

Q: How did the jungle matchup impact the final result?

The massive +612 gold lead for Draktharr at 15 minutes allowed GAM Esports to control objectives like Baron and dragons, preventing Deep Cross Gaming from scaling.