Foreword: The S16 season has officially begun, and most fans are closely following the recent matches. The LPL's second split is nearing its end, with only the final match remaining. TES and BLG will compete to become the LPL's first seed. During the pre-match press conference, the classic trash talk segment made a return. Unsurprisingly, mid-laner Milky Way directly called out BLG's Bin, but Bin chose to stay silent this time. The two have a long-standing rivalry, even clashing during the fist-bump ceremonies. This final is a true showdown of destiny.

Milky Way's trash talk targets Bin

Most fans are certainly keeping an eye on BLG. As a top-tier LPL team, they won the championship in the first split and claimed the LPL's long-lost world title at the Global Finals by defeating multiple elite teams, boosting the region's popularity. The second split started steadily for BLG, but they encountered issues in the first round of playoffs, dropping to the losers' bracket. They quickly adjusted, defeated several top teams, and finally avenged their loss to WE to reach the second split finals, where they will face TES for the championship.

The pre-match press conference was full of intensity, with the beloved trash talk segment sparking heated discussions across the internet. Fans following the matches know that there is some tension between TES mid-laner Milky Way and top-laner Bin. During previous fist-bump ceremonies, the two always went head-to-head, with Milky Way never backing down. This time, Milky Way struck first, saying, "They say liars get long noses. It seems Bin isn't too happy with his nose." Bin then responded, "Huh, what did he say? I didn't get it." Guan Zeyuan explained, "Bro Bin, he says your credit score is low. Any response?" Bin eventually shook his head and chose not to reply.

Knight got aggressive in this segment, teasing, "We've faced TES in finals both in 2024 and 2025, and we won both times. This time will be no different." JackeyLove fired back sharply, "You guys looked pretty tired in the losers' bracket. Lose quickly tomorrow so you can rest early." Honestly, the LPL should never have removed trash talk and the "canteen" segments. While they sometimes stir up team drama, many fans enjoy this kind of banter. Sparks create hype, and hype brings more attention. The LPL has become too cautious—esports doesn't need to be this way.

With just hours left before the finals, both teams' starting lineups have been announced, with no roster changes. BLG still boasts their star-studded lineup. After swapping three players in the second split, TES have seen a sharp rise in form, especially with their new top-laner. It seems 369 is taking a break. It remains to be seen what strategy Bin will use against the newcomer, especially after Milky Way's public taunt. Will Bin target him during the match? This final feels like a 50-50 matchup.

Zaijian's take:

Although WE lost to BLG in the losers' bracket final, they have to be credited for putting up an incredible fight. Forcing a BO5 to a deciding game is already a success. Despite their jungler's post-match comment calling it "a dream," all fans recognize their effort. If they maintain this form in the third split, WE definitely have a shot at Worlds. Personally, I feel BLG has a higher chance of winning this final, given they've been on a winning streak from the losers' bracket.

What do you, dear viewers, think about this?