Gallinari, Clippers hoped for better first game back

Danilo Gallinari was in the right places at the right times Wednesday in his return to the Clippers’ starting lineup after an 13-game layoff because of a strained left glute.
He dribbled past defenders for layup attempts and drifted beyond the 3-point arc for perimeter jump shots.
Gallinari shot and missed.
Again and again.
He sank a 3-pointer in the first quarter.
He made a driving dunk in the second.
He hit two free throws in the fourth.
That was it.
Gallinari scored seven points on 2-fo