LOUD beat NRG 2-1 to secure top-three spot at Champions Shanghai

LOUD defeated NRG 2-1 at the Valorant Champions in Shanghai, securing at least a top-three finish and a place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. LOUD won NRG's pick Haven 13-9, dropped their own pick Sunset 10-13, then took Summit 13-3, with lukxo posting a 63/33/9 KDA and erde 50/30/23. NRG drop to the lower bracket to face fellow Americas team 100 Thieves.