The beginning of game 1 could’ve went south without the good draws, which you knew. It also could’ve went bad if he negated red or if he waited and negated opening, which at that point, he was probably scared that the last card was branded fusion. Good plays though.
Despite the good draws, I suspect the majority of good Branded players would either not see the line or potentially mess it up. I wouldn't even count as a good player, let alone knowing the lines 😂
