Cavaliers Vs. Wizards Final Score: D-League Call-Up Harangody Shines In 98-89 Cleveland Win

It didn't take Luke Harangody very long to get acquainted with his surroundings on Saturday night. Called up from the NBA Developmental League earlier in the afternoon, the 6-foot-8 Harangody scored 16 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, recorded three steals, and even hit a three-pointer in 34 minutes of action to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Washington Wizards 98-89 in a battle of two lottery-bound franchises.

The ultra-athletic Wizards blocked nine shots as a team and were far superior on the offensive glass throughout the game, but could not mount a fourth quarter rally. Point guard John Wall led the way for Washington with 19 points and nine assists, while forward Jan Vesely posted an impressive double-double performance (11 points, 11 rebounds).

All five Cleveland starters scored in double figures, while long-range volume shooter Lester Hudson also added 10 of his own off the bench. The convincing win moves Cleveland to 20-38 on the season, a sign of progress just one day after the Cavs were promptly dismissed in a 19-point drubbing by Indiana. Harangody and company will return home and play host to Orlando on Sunday looking to go back-to-back.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Recall Luke Harangody From NBA Development League

Hours before the Cleveland Cavaliers are set to tip off against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, the team has announced they have recalled forward Luke Harangody from the NBA Development League.

Harangody was sent to the Canton Charge, Cleveland's D-League affiliate, on March 6 and has started 16 games for the Charge. Harangody averaged 19.4 points on 49-percent shooting including .413 from three-point range, and almost 13 rebounds in 36 minutes per game.

Harangody is in his second season in the NBA after being drafted by the Boston Celtics out of Notre Dame in 2010. In his 15 games with the Cavs this season, he's averaged just under eight minutes per game and averaged about two points and two rebounds.

Harangody is available for the Cavs' game tonight, and it looks like he'll get to play, according to The Plain Dealer. Antwan Jamison will sit out so Harangody should see the court.

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