The BLAST Premier Spring Remaining has come right down to Copenhagen Main winners vs. IEM Katowice winners. NaVi face off in opposition to Crew Spirit in London this afternoon. We obtained to talk with Justinas “jL” Lekavičius after NaVi earned their place within the finals.
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Bruno: Congrats on the win.
How does it really feel to be within the Grand Remaining once more after the criticism you confronted after the Main?
jL: I don’t actually care what different individuals say. Was it a fluke? Was it a one-time match? We gained the Main. We have been one of the best group on the Main, therefore why we gained it, it doesn’t matter the bracket.
We performed the winner that beat Spirit, Vitality. We beat FaZe truthful and sq.. Some individuals are saying it was a fluke Main or no matter. We have been one of the best group at the moment, perhaps we’re not one of the best group now however take a look at us. We’re within the Grand Remaining and the place’s the remainder of the groups? Vitality is out, FaZe is out.
Bruno: You began off very nicely on Anubis in opposition to VP.
How a lot preparation went into that map?
jL: It was quite a lot of preparation mate. We knew how they play, we knew learn how to counter them, and naturally, we have been fired up. We simply stored the ball rolling. We snowballed them in a manner, and the CT was simply… it’s a tough aspect to play. We misplaced the pistol, so in fact we’re gonna lose quite a lot of rounds. We solely misplaced one full purchase after which we gained on Anubis.
Bruno: You got here in very popular, however quite a lot of groups say that going straight to the semis is commonly an obstacle as a result of the quarter-final groups get to heat up within the enviornment.
Do you share that opinion?
jL: No, I don’t. I don’t care. Quarter-final, semi-final, Grand Remaining – it’s nonetheless a stage sport, you’re nonetheless gonna have nerves, strain. Regardless of what number of occasions you’ve performed earlier than, you’re nonetheless gonna really feel the identical feelings. Possibly not as enhanced however it’s nonetheless a stage sport.
Lastly, what do you consider the brand new BLAST format in 2025, the Bounty and so? Do you assume it’s a very good innovation?
jL: I really feel prefer it’s an attention-grabbing thought so far as I’ve heard. I don’t know in full element the way it seems. It seems cool for now and I’ll must look into it extra. I’m only a bit too centered on the CS.
Bruno: Thanks and good luck.