MPL S18 Week 3 Preview: Aurora faces Twisted Minds as ONIC stays unbeaten

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MPL S18 reaches its midpoint with several big organizations in unfamiliar positions; Week 3 highlights Philippine fixtures that carry playoff and championship defense implications. Aurora Gaming PH, fresh off last season’s M7 world title, is in a slump and risks missing the playoffs — which would bar them from defending the M7 crown. Twisted Minds PH rebuilt its roster but has not improved on last season’s form and meets Aurora in Day 1 Match 1; ONIC PH remains undefeated and will face Team Falcons PH in Day 2 Match 3.

• MPL S18 is at the midpoint of the franchise season, with some teams strong and others underperforming compared with last year
• Aurora Gaming PH won the M7 World Championship last season but are in a losing drought and risk missing the playoffs, which would prevent them from defending their title
• Twisted Minds PH rebuilt their roster in the offseason, reached the playoffs last season, but currently lack the form needed to qualify this season; they play Aurora in Day 1 Match 1
• ONIC PH is undefeated in the current season, looks to be returning to their previous M6-era form, and meets Team Falcons PH in Day 2 Match 3