All that has changed of course with the deal for Mike Bibby, and now tonight's game has significance (beyond that of trying to snap a five-game losing streak). Often you will see players get up for a game against their former team, but it's rare you see two teams play each other so soon after completing a blockbuster trade. The question is, with the talent that switched places this past week, who gains the advantage?

I'm inclined to give that edge to Atlanta. Yes the Kings gained four players to our one, but in this case I think the one trumps the four. Mike Bibby spent 7 seasons in Sacramento as the team's leader and point guard - he probably knows the ins and outs of his teammates as well as anyone in the league. Between them, the four players the Hawks traded combine for roughly the same number of seasons played (1.5 for AJ, Shelden, and Lorenzen, around 3 for T-Lue). They can certainly provide insight into the Hawks, but there is only so much they can do without being on the court to put that knowledge in practice. In Sacramento's win at Portland last night, Shelden and AJ combined for 14 minutes, while Lue and Wright drew DNPs.

Assuming Bibby is healthy enough to play tonight (Sekou Smith reports he is questionable), I think his experience running the Kings system will give the Hawks an edge.

Of course if Atlanta plays as sloppy as they did last night, it won't matter.

Still, what was once a garden-variety road game now has a very interesting storyline.

Hopefully you got some rest last night once you realized the game was out of hand, and are ready to pull another late night tonight to cheer on the Hawks.

Game time is 10:00, and once again the action is on SportSouth.