Nikita `Panto` Balaganin, the position five support for Aurora Gaming, shared his thoughts on the team`s recent match against Gaimin Gladiators in the BLAST Slam III Dota 2 playoffs. Panto conveyed his comments in a voice message recorded by his teammate, Miroslaw `Mira` Kolpakov.
Reflecting on the loss, Panto stated: “Necronomicons are for [idiots]”. He highlighted the crucial third map, where the acquisition of three Book of the Dead items by Gaimin Gladiators became a significant turning point. By the 67-minute mark, Aurora had a gold advantage exceeding 28,000 and had destroyed two sets of opponent barracks, while losing only one of their own. However, the persistent pressure from the Necronomicon units pushing lanes allowed Gladiators to first corner Balaganin`s squad in their base and subsequently destroy two lanes and the Ancient, securing their victory.
Aurora Gaming faced Gaimin Gladiators in the quarter-finals of BLAST Slam III. Panto`s team was defeated 0-2 in the series, resulting in their elimination from the tournament. Further details on the tournament`s ongoing results are available in the report.
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