Newcomers BiliBili Gaming Upsets NRG Esports in VALORANT Champions 2023

Chinese newcomers Bilibili Gaming (BLG) stunned North American favorites NRG in their debut on Day 3 of VALORANT Champions 2023.

BLG secured an impressive 2-0 victory in Group C, shocking the esports community.

NRG initially dominated on Lotus, leading 7-5 at the half, but faltered in the second half, allowing BLG’s main duelist Whzy to shine with a Raze judge-satchel combo.

BLG clinched victory in overtime, with both OT rounds going their way.

The action shifted to Split, a map of NRG’s choice, where fans expected a strong performance.

However, BLG continued their momentum, outplaying NRG and sealing a 13-8 win.

In a post-match interview, BLG’s Liu “Knight” Yuxiang attributed their success to rigorous practice and a relaxed mindset, capitalizing on their underdog status.

The victory was a mental triumph for BLG, as their low expectations contrasted with the heavy pressure on NRG.

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