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Mavs' Luka Doncic (thigh) to have MRI after early exit vs. Pels

NEW ORLEANS -- Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic said he will undergo an MRI on Thursday after leaving Wednesday night's 113-106 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in the third quarter because of a left thigh strain.

Doncic was favoring the leg throughout the start of the second half and checked out for good with 2:29 remaining in the third quarter after a Mavericks timeout. As players and coaches huddled up around the bench, Doncic walked directly to the locker room and was ruled out shortly after.

Asked following the game how he was feeling, Doncic replied "not good.