All hopes for Indonesian teams were shattered as they were eliminated from the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Invitational 2023 (MPLI 2023). In contrast, the Philippines celebrated as all four of their representatives secured a spot in the playoffs after a dominant performance in the group stage. Blacklist International head coach, Kristoffer “BON CHAN” Ricaplaza, shared his insights on this situation, highlighting the key mindset that sets Filipino teams apart from their Indonesian counterparts.
During a post-match press conference, Coach BON CHAN emphasized the need for Indonesian teams to improve their macro skills. He observed that Indonesian teams often prioritize flashy plays and highlights, while Filipino teams focus more on objectives and strategic gameplay. Coach BON CHAN believes that accumulating kills should not be the primary goal, but rather securing objectives and ultimately destroying the enemy base.
In an exclusive interview with ONE Esports, Coach BON CHAN compared this approach to a basketball game, where a team with a big lead may become complacent and solely focus on extending their lead with three-point shots. However, they fail to realize that the opposing team is catching up. Similarly, in Mobile Legends, the winning team should prioritize objectives and maintaining their advantage, rather than solely seeking kills.
The key takeaway from Coach BON CHAN’s insights is that Filipino teams excel in their objective-oriented gameplay, which sets them apart from Indonesian teams. This strategic mindset has proven to be successful for Filipino teams in MPLI 2023, as all four representatives from the Philippines advanced to the playoffs.
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| Time | Score | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Post-match press conference | – | Coach BON CHAN highlights the difference between Filipino and Indonesian teams |
| Exclusive interview with ONE Esports | – | Coach BON CHAN emphasizes the importance of objectives in Mobile Legends |
| MPLI 2023 playoffs | Blacklist International wins against Rebellion Zion | Blacklist International secures victory in the playoffs |
Source: ONEESPORTS
