Introduction: The S15 season is underway, and most players have been paying close attention to the recent clashes. The LPL playoffs are fiercely competitive. JDG, a well-known team, has shown inconsistent form and results recently. Their match against BLG became a major focus for many fans, but they ended up as the underdogs, losing a series after leading 2-0. Mid laner Scout became a target, losing three games with a 1-15 scoreline and a KDA under 1, far from what is expected of a top-tier pro player.

Scout was crushed with a 1-15 score over three games.

Most players still pay close attention to the LPL region, which has developed rapidly over recent years. Although the number of teams has increased, results have been very inconsistent. In the past two years, JDG and BLG have dominated as the top teams, often meeting in finals. This season, JDG underwent major roster changes, acquiring two top Korean players. On paper, their lineup should be very strong and stable, but in the third stage, JDG fell to a mid-tier position, barely making the playoffs, and their series against BLG turned into a reverse sweep.

In the first round of playoffs, BLG chose to face JDG. Honestly, most expected a clear win due to the skill gap. Unexpectedly, the series went the full BO5. Despite JDG holding three match points, they couldn’t secure the victory, allowing BLG to stage a stunning comeback. In game one, JDG performed steadily, winning a 1-for-5 teamfight near the dragon at 12 minutes. Elk’s Aphelios was repeatedly targeted, and JDG’s gold lead widened, securing the first game at 27 minutes.

Game two also featured a dominant teamfight by JDG around the Elder Dragon, winning 0-for-4, followed by another 1-for-4 fight at the dragon two minutes later. Xun turned into a battle god. Leading 2-0, many thought JDG would close the series. However, in the next three games, mid laner Scout completely lost control. In game three’s early phase, Scout’s Taliyah was repeatedly caught, going 0-4 by 12 minutes. Subsequent teamfights were dominated by BLG, who easily took the game back. In game four, Scout’s Yone was solo killed by Knight’s Tristana, giving BLG a big early advantage and leveling the series shortly after 30 minutes. In the final game, Scout’s Twisted Fate was ineffective, and after jungler Beichuan secured the Dragon Soul, BLG’s victory was assured.

Across the five games, Scout’s performance was unstable. His Galio in game one was 2-1-6, and his Riven in game two was 4-1-13. From game three onward, he completely collapsed: Taliyah 1-8-1, Yone 0-5-4, Twisted Fate 0-2-7. The last three games totaled 1-15, rendering him useless and clearly the team’s weak link. Despite spending tens of millions in the transfer window to sign this top mid laner, his playoff performance was disastrous. The wins had little to do with him, but the losses definitely highlighted him as the main problem.

Farewell thoughts

Who would have thought that in just one year, Scout would decline this much? Previously, on LNG, he was the core star and a team leader. Why, after joining JDG with better teammates, did he perform so poorly? It’s likely his value will plummet by the end of this season, and he might even be dropped by a top team.

What do all of you viewers think about this situation?