LGD Gaming pulled off a surprising 2-1 upset over JD Gaming in a best-of-three series on August 16 during the LPL 2026 Split 3 season. This victory came just three days after LGD swept Top Esports 2-0, giving the team two statement wins in a single week. JD Gaming, which entered the matchup with a dominant 19-7 historical record against LGD, suffered a reverse sweep that raises questions about their preparation. These results occurred during the Group Ascend stage of Week 3, directly impacting playoff positioning.
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