Boston Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving has been ruled out of Wednesday night's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to the the eye abrasion he suffered in Monday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs, according to a report from ESPN's Tim Bontemps.

Following Monday's game, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens revealed that Irving suffered a scratched cornea and the injury will require antibiotics going forward.

“Kyrie has a scratched eye,” Stevens told ESPN. “So he'll have antibiotics for that. I don't know what that means beyond tonight.”

Irving donned a pair of shades during his post-game media availability.

“I'm wearing sunglasses, so not too good,” Irving replied when asked about his condition. “I'll be all right, though. [He] smacked the s— out of me. He just caught me pretty good.”

Article Continues Below
More Boston Celtics News
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) controls the ball while New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) defends in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.
Celtics rumors: Boston’s stance on trading Jrue Holiday after failed NBA title defenseDavid Yapkowitz ·
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to pass in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum issues 7-word message on Achilles injury rehabDaniel Donabedian ·
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.
Shaquille O’Neal throws shade at Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s HOF credentialsZachary Howell ·
Jaylen Brown photoshopped in Spurs jersey
Spurs’ trade proposal for Jaylen Brown if Celtics blow it upBailey Bassett ·
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (middle left) and forward Tari Eason (middle right) hold towels on their faces during game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center.
NBA rumors: Rockets ‘anticipating’ Celtics trade talksDavid Yapkowitz ·
image thumbnail
Celtics rumors: Will Boston target rising center prospect in NBA Draft?Owen Crisafulli ·

Irving's injury occurred after he missed a three-pointer. The crafty ball handler rushed in for the rebound, but in the process, he took a shot to the face from Marco Belinelli. Irving immediately went down in pain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=burw7bYUcYc

Irving, who is without a clear timetable for return, left Monday night's game with 7:22 remaining. However, he returned to play in the final few minutes, despite his injury. In 29 minutes of action, Uncle Drew racked up 16 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field (1-of-5 from beyond the arc), eight assists, three rebounds and two steals.

With Irving ruled out, coach Stevens will likely give Marcus Smart a bit more playing time.

Wednesday night's Celtics-Timberwolves game is scheduled to tip inside TD Garden at 8:00 p.m. ET with ESPN having live broadcast coverage.