Bibby helps Atlanta key in on win
The Hawks (22-30) come out with their first win in their Western road trip.
By Matt Libid
February 23, 2008
(2:01AM)
Mike Bibby knew that he had to play through this injury tonight. With Acie Law out with a sprained right wrist, the Hawks had to count on someone who knows what it
Bibby helps Atlanta key in on win (article I wrote)
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Bibby helps Atlanta key in on win (article I wrote)
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Nice article. I cringe every time Bibby get's fouled(he's playing at 75 % at best IMO) but he's making our offense so much better. SEVEN threes in the last 2 games. Bibby and Jrich(maybe Salim)have nullified our 3 point shooting weakness and Bibby just scoring 17 in back to back games is huge when you consider our previous starting pg was only giving us 6 and Bibby is doing this while hobbling up and down the court...I think he'll get better once his heel/thumb improve over time. I also don't think it's a fluke that Joe is playing better now that teams have actually had to guard Bibby/Law/Salim over the last 3-4 games and it's opening up the floor for him.
The 3 teams we have played(LA,Sac,GSW)have all been really hot lately so I'm just curious to see what the Hawks are going to do once they face teams from the East. Our defense was awful against Sac and LA though(ok vs GSW outside the 3rd quarter). That's the biggest reason we've lost so many games since the 1st Lakers' game.
The 3 teams we have played(LA,Sac,GSW)have all been really hot lately so I'm just curious to see what the Hawks are going to do once they face teams from the East. Our defense was awful against Sac and LA though(ok vs GSW outside the 3rd quarter). That's the biggest reason we've lost so many games since the 1st Lakers' game.
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nice work. a tip of the ball cap to you.
I knew the western trip would be a tough one obviously but I think last night was an example of how these guys will play as they gain familiarity and experience together.
A solid playoff run should began last night. Woodson is still on the endangered species list but Bibby might just be his savior.
I knew the western trip would be a tough one obviously but I think last night was an example of how these guys will play as they gain familiarity and experience together.
A solid playoff run should began last night. Woodson is still on the endangered species list but Bibby might just be his savior.
VOTE Rod Strickland into the H.O.F.!!!
Re: Bibby helps Atlanta key in on win (article I wrote)
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Re: Bibby helps Atlanta key in on win (article I wrote)
Just a little writing critique for you - I noticed that you us an introductory phrase to your sentences (sorry, can't remember the technical term). I attempted to pull them out to show you:
[quote="Libid21"]Starting out slow, Bibby shot his first jumper of the night in the first quarter with 5:28 left on the clock.
As the second quarter began, Bibby limped on to the court with what seemed to be a renewed confidence.
When it seemed like the second quarter was slowing down with 3:25 left on the clock, the defense sagged off of Bibby a tiny bit, and he shot the ball from behind the arc
[quote="Libid21"]Starting out slow, Bibby shot his first jumper of the night in the first quarter with 5:28 left on the clock.
As the second quarter began, Bibby limped on to the court with what seemed to be a renewed confidence.
When it seemed like the second quarter was slowing down with 3:25 left on the clock, the defense sagged off of Bibby a tiny bit, and he shot the ball from behind the arc
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Jag, they're often called "adverbials."
IMO, the key to effective writing is a clever manipulation of adverb/adverbials. What makes them so powerful is that they can be moved around to so many places in the sentence. Variety is a great asset for a writer.
However, that's not so much the case with "reporting" - the style of writing Libid is using. Adverbials that answer the question "when" (e.g., "within two and a half minutes," "as the 2nd quarter began") pretty much HAVE TO be used at the beginning of the sentence for them to add the "suspense" you're looking for in this type of piece.
What I would caution against is the use of LONG adverbials before you get to the main clause. Most native English speakers aren't used to them, and they can be really distracting. "When it seemed like the second quarter was slowing down with 3:25 left on the clock" is a great example of that. By the time you get to the main clause, you've forgotten where you were.
All that said, a great read. Well done.
IMO, the key to effective writing is a clever manipulation of adverb/adverbials. What makes them so powerful is that they can be moved around to so many places in the sentence. Variety is a great asset for a writer.
However, that's not so much the case with "reporting" - the style of writing Libid is using. Adverbials that answer the question "when" (e.g., "within two and a half minutes," "as the 2nd quarter began") pretty much HAVE TO be used at the beginning of the sentence for them to add the "suspense" you're looking for in this type of piece.
What I would caution against is the use of LONG adverbials before you get to the main clause. Most native English speakers aren't used to them, and they can be really distracting. "When it seemed like the second quarter was slowing down with 3:25 left on the clock" is a great example of that. By the time you get to the main clause, you've forgotten where you were.
All that said, a great read. Well done.
