Nate McMillan never has entered a season feeling like this, never known less about his team, never been pestered by so many unanswered questions.

Simple questions like: Who are these guys? And how can I best use them?

Every season since 1986, as a player or an assistant coach, McMillan has come to Opening Night with a firm understanding of his role and his team's personality.

But last night, his first Opening Night as a head coach, McMillan entered the great unknown.

"As of now, I don't know this team," McMillan said before last night's 101-95 loss to Sacramento. "I know what I want from this team and I know they're capable of giving me the intensity out on the floor, and we'll make adjustments after that.