BIG staged a historic comeback on Mirage, overturning an overwhelming NRG CT-side, forcing overtime, and sealing a 16-12 win as tabseN and faveN delivered standout performances.

In a pivotal sequence, tabseN and faveN executed crucial 1v2 clutches to swing momentum, helping BIG lead 8-4 at halftime before taking the series in overtime on Mirage.

NRG’s dramatic 12-0 run against BIG later flipped the script in the match as gr1ks credited faveN for key plays and emotional support that aided a 2-1 victory for NRG.

G2 is set to face Legacy after Legacy’s coach vacancy, following G2’s loss to Brazilian opponents in Stage 1 of EPL 23.

The coverage provides day-long context with links to team pages and match pages, highlighting the Major tournament’s ongoing narrative.

In the 1-2 pool, FUT will meet MOUZ, revisiting their ESL Pro League 23 Finals quarterfinals matchup.

Interviews underscore BIG’s steady progress, the impact of competing in tier-one environments, and optimism for continued improvement through the year's second half.

On June 14, six teams across two pools played decisive matches, with three advancing to the playoffs and three eliminated.

BIG’s victory sends them into Stage 2 while ending NRG’s run, drawing reactions that the loss may rank among Major history’s notable chokes.

Gr1ks describes extreme pressure during the series, including a moment when he felt unwell, yet the team stayed focused to close out the win.

BIG eyes more high-level opportunities, including a major in China with a $1 million prize pool in two weeks, as a significant chance to improve and gain exposure.

tabseN expressed pride in the team’s performance and the year’s strong first half, emphasizing learning experiences from competing at tier-one events.