Eastern conference playoffs preview and predictions

Michael Erler, Jesus Gomez and J.R. Wilco talk about the East playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks logo, Drake and more.

What follows is the first part of an informal conversation spanning three hours between Michael Erler, J.R. Wilco and Jesus Gomez. It was lightly edited for clarity. We start with the Spurs' loss to the Pelicans and go from there. Enjoy!

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Michael Erler

I'm having a difficult time understanding why y'all --and practically every Spurs fan I run into-- were so shocked by the outcome. It's like you're all a bunch of ostriches seduced in your Beautiful Game Youtube Clips. THEY'VE STUNK ON THE ROAD ALL SEASON.

I felt like I watched that specific road game 15 times.

J.R.…