Danilo Gallinari drained a 3-pointer early in the second quarter for his first career NBA field goal.

?I was feeling good,? the 6-foot-10 forward said following Saturday?s 107-97 defeat to the Sixers. ?It was a nice atmosphere, but my first thought is that at the end of the game we lost, and I?m not so happy about that.?

?He is a confident guy, and he?s very mature,? Head Coach Mike D?Antoni said. ?He gives us something we really need with his shooting. Hopefully, he won?t take any steps backwards and his back stays okay.?

?We?re very happy to see Gallo out there, and we are happy with the reception he got from the fans here," said Quentin Richardson.  "It?s really good for him. He?s a good kid, and we are all excited for him.?