Phoenix1's strategic draft against Team Liquid showcased exceptional pick/ban phase execution. Here's a detailed analysis of the key decisions that led to their victory:

First Phase Bans:

• P1 (Blue): Rek'Sai, Elise, Olaf
• Liquid (Red): LeBlanc, Camille, Cassiopeia

Liquid's critical mistake was banning Cassiopeia instead of Rengar, leaving open one of the strongest champions in the meta.

First Phase Picks:

• P1: Rengar, Varus, Corki
• Liquid: Maokai, Ryze, Kha'Zix

P1's Varus pick was particularly strategic, forcing Liquid to choose between securing an ADC or jungler. The Corki selection provided strong mid-game synergy with Rengar.

Second Phase Bans:

• P1: Ashe, Ezreal
• Liquid: Jayce, Fiora

P1 targeted ADC bans to limit Liquid's options, while Liquid focused on top lane carries.

Second Phase Picks:

• P1: Shen, Miss Fortune
• Liquid: Zyra, Caitlyn

The Shen pick complemented Rengar perfectly with dive potential, while Miss Fortune countered Zyra support. Liquid's final Caitlyn pick created a late-game scaling composition that couldn't match P1's mid-game power spike.

The result was a decisive 31-minute victory for P1, with Inori's Rengar finishing 9/0/7. P1's composition achieved superior mid-game timing windows and synergy, while Liquid's draft forced them into a slower scaling strategy that never materialized.

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