Lakers' Nick Young exits game with Achilles strain

Nick Young will undergo an MRI on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young suffered an Achilles injury in the first quarter of Tuesday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Young needed assistance walking off the court and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday in Chicago.

Jordan Clarkson replaced Young in the game.

Young previously missed a game because of a sprained toe in his left foot.

Watch the injury below:

Young is averaging 14.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.