Is this player really holding G2 CSGO back? BLAST Premier Review With BLAST Premier Spring Finals now behind us, the best Counter-Strike teams in the world are settling in for a run at the major to round out 2021. Gambit, G2 Esports, NAVI, and more are all in contention, with Richard Lewis and Anders Blume highlighting why. Gambit Esports took down their CIS rivals Natus Vincere yet again to take home the BLAST Premier Spring Finals, but this time, it was an ultra convincing performance from the new #1 team in the world. However, there were some standout performances across the board. From G2 Esports\u2019 signs of life, to whether Olof\u2019s return was really the right call for FaZe Clan, Lewis and Blume break it all down in the BLAST Premier Review Show. Evil Geniuses falter, but \u201cthere\u2019s something to work with\u201d That\u2019s if you ask Anders, who believes Evil Geniuses can bounce back despite not winning a single map at BLAST Premier Spring Finals. With Damian \u2018daps\u2019 Steele rejoining the CS:GO scene as a coach for Evil Geniuses, and stars like Vincent \u2018Brehze\u2019 Cayonte slowly working back to their top form, it could only be a matter of time before the EG of old explodes back onto the scene. However, they need to stop making changes. Dropping Wilton \u2018zews\u2019 Prado wasn\u2019t the right call, according to Lewis, and the only way they\u2019ll find success is with stability. Olofmeister return didn\u2019t renew FaZe Clan at all Olof \u2018olofmeister\u2019 Kajbjer Gustafsson\u2019s return to FaZe Clan was a delight for fans, but Richard Lewis believes the \u201cinterview carousel\u201d around it was \u201cregressive\u201d in mindset. They threw the series against NAVI, and failed to capitalize on their chances. Russel \u2018Twistzz\u2019 Van Dulken was highlighted as a weak link of the squad, having one of his quietest performances since joining FaZe Clan. G2 Esports showing signs of life again Both Anders and Richard felt vindicated about their predictions for G2 to win the tournament, given it came down to one amazing Oleksandr \u2018s1mple\u2019 Kostyliev clutch to keep NAVI in it. Francois \u2018AmaNEk\u2019 Delaunay was a highlight for the G2 squad, pulling out the AWP in kennyS\u2019 absence and really making it work for the Frenchmen. Despite his critics, he is a key part of the team. However, Audric \u2018JaCkz\u2019 Jug\u2019s inconsistency could be holding G2 back, especially when he doesn\u2019t have a fast start. NAVI\u2019s wins too close for comfort Despite NAVI finishing as runners up, Richard Lewis believes the roster is too good to be having scares against the likes of FaZe Clan and G2 Esports. While they have a \u201cmental block\u201d against Gambit, their other results are concerning if they want to push for a major title in 2021. \u201cNAVI should be where Gambit are,\u201d Lewis said. Anders has the same mixed feelings with their slower style of play, often leaving executes to the last second where any mistake costs them the round, or the game. However, if the team elevates to s1mple\u2019s level of performance in the server, there\u2019s nothing stopping them from getting the Ukrainian his first major trophy. Gambit are more than \u201conliners\u201d now The argument that Gambit is only good because of the \u201conline era\u201d is now invalid, if you ask Lewis and Anders. With LANs starting back up again soon, the duo believe the CIS team can prove they are the best team in the world. \u201cThis is the squad that has the right balance. They are all phenomenally talented, they have an appreciation of work ethic, and they have the right personalities to cope with the pressures of LAN tournaments,\u201d Lewis said. \u201cYou run out of superlatives with a team like this.\u201d No matter their position in the game, they somehow find a way to work back in if they are behind. They are truly \u201cunstoppable\u201d, as Anders put it, and if trends continue, they\u2019re favorites for the rest of the year. Discover More: \u201cThere will never be a NAVI era, unless\u2026\u201d | Richard Lewis Reacts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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