NS advances strongly to the finals of the Valorant Masters! Fans: They remind us of EDG.

The semifinal knockout stage of the 2026 Valorant San Diego Masters kicks off. In the winners' bracket final, NS triumphs over NRG 2-0, while in the losers' bracket, PRX secures a 2-1 victory against G2, ending G2's run. NRG now falls to the losers' bracket final, facing PRX for the final qualification! Speaking of this Masters, NS truly stands out as a dark horse. Though they appear as underdogs, their performance demonstrates sheer solid strength. The current game version and their team's playstyle seem destined to make them the standout force! They haven't lost a match in 2026 so far. Perhaps, as player Dambi mentioned in an interview, this version feels tailor-made for them, and they are confident about clinching future victories!

Looking back at the winners' bracket clash between NS and NRG, NS played exceptionally aggressively. Their tactics seemed somewhat reckless and unstructured—everyone knows they favor risky early pushes, yet opponents couldn't counter them. On the first map, Bind, Dambi's Neon truly showcased how this agent should be played. His extraordinary movement, combined with his use of the Bucky and Judge, appeared like a self-destructive style, yet when the team needed him, he still delivered crucial plays! Tactically, Dambi's role seems to draw attention, aiming to create space for Francis to unleash his firepower, and the latter certainly lived up to the team's trust!

After this BO3, NRG surely felt frustrated—the match was agonizing. Early team deficits, due to economic constraints, forced cautious play to catch up, even avoiding gunfights, which led to a loss of momentum and a slow decline. Meanwhile, NS's confidence grew with each round. Their approach was straightforward: winning gains, losing doesn't hurt—a young squad fearless against veterans! On the second map, Breeze, NRG showed resilience to close the gap, but ultimately fell short, ending the winners' final 13-11. NRG's Mada struggled, overwhelmed by pressure, as reflected in the team's official meme: Nongshim ramen really got them heated...

If AG previously displayed a youthful storm of play, then NS represents an enhanced version. Their style is fierce, preferring direct confrontations over passive holds—that's how the young guns play. Of course, youth can sometimes overcommit; Dambi's impulsive moves several times cost good opportunities! While watching, many commentators noted that this NS team echoes the former EDG's spirit—such aggressive, resilient play, pursuing极致 gunfight excellence! What are your thoughts?