Anthony Edwards was seen leaving the court with ice packs strapped to both knees after the Minnesota Timberwolves' tough Game 2 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night—a sight that has fans both concerned and curious about his status moving forward.

The Timberwolves star entered the game listed as questionable due to lingering knee issues, but was ultimately cleared to play despite ongoing discomfort. It was a battle from the opening tip for Edwards, who has been dealing with a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise—injuries he originally suffered during Game 4 of Minnesota's first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets last month.

That initial injury looked serious. Edwards landed awkwardly while contesting a layup attempt, causing his knee to bend unnaturally before he had to be helped off the court. Remarkably, he returned for Game 1 against San Antonio after just 10 days of recovery, logging 25 minutes and scoring 18 points in a narrow 104-102 win. But it's been clear throughout this series that he's not at full strength.

In Game 2, Edwards was on a minutes restriction and played just 24 minutes. His offensive impact was limited, finishing with only 12 points as the Spurs cruised to a dominant 133-95 victory that evened the series at 1-1. The ice on both knees after the game underscores the physical toll this playoff run is taking on the young star.

With the series shifting back to the Target Center for Game 3 on Friday night, the Timberwolves will need Edwards at his best—and the home crowd is ready to answer the call. When asked about the atmosphere he expects, Edwards put it in classic Ant fashion: "They're gonna be turnt up. They're gonna be falling all over and sh*t, drunk as hell. They're gonna be loud as hell."