Los Angeles Lakers forward suffered what looked to be an Achilles injury during Tuesday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The 6-foot-7 forward limped to the sideline before collapsing to the floor holding his right Achilles area as team physicians rushed over to give treatment.

An MRI was scheduled Wednesday morning, and the results were posted on the Lakers website and social media pages.

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Lakers fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing they don't have to deal with another Kobe Bryant-type injury.

Young's minutes will be given to Metta World Peace as he recovers from the calf strain.

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