The Joe Rose Show

Hour 1 opens with a historic night from Bam Adebayo, who erupts for 83 points in a win for the Miami Heat — the second-highest scoring game in NBA history — as Miami pushes its winning streak to six games. Joe spends the first part of the show breaking down Bam’s performance, his offensive growth over the years, and why nobody ever expected him to be the player to challenge nights like Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point game. The conversation then shifts to the Florida Panthers, who stun the Detroit Red Wings with two goals in the final 90 seconds from Carter Verhaeghe to pull off a dramatic comeback win. Plus, the guys touch on international baseball drama as Italy upsets the United States, leaving the U.S. needing Italy to beat Mexico tonight to advance to the quarterfinals.

Hour 2 starts with more reaction to the historic night from Bam Adebayo, who pours in 83 points in the Miami Heat win over the Washington Wizards, passing Kobe Bryant for the second-most points in a single game behind only Wilt Chamberlain. The guys discuss Miami’s six-game winning streak and how the Heat have surged from hovering around .500 to climbing the Eastern Conference standings, while also reflecting on how Bam has developed offensively since being drafted in 2017. The conversation shifts to the ice as the Florida Panthers pull off a dramatic comeback against the Detroit Red Wings with two goals in the final 90 seconds from Carter Verhaeghe. Plus, the guys hit the latest NFL headlines, including the bizarre situation where the Baltimore Ravens back out of their trade for Maxx Crosby, quarterback movement around the league, and what the remaining QB market looks like after the Miami Dolphins signed Malik Willis.

Chris Perkins joins the show and reacts to the historic 83-point night from Bam Adebayo, offering major praise for the Miami Heat star after one of the greatest scoring performances in NBA history. The conversation then shifts to the Miami Dolphins, where Perkins delivers a strong take, calling the Tua Tagovailoa era the most disappointing period in franchise history. He weighs in on Miami signing Malik Willis, saying it’s not the move he would have made but praising the new regime for showing conviction and aggressiveness. Perkins also discusses the team’s long-term direction, emphasizing that year one for the new GM and head coach is about establishing culture and standards while building through the draft — including how the Dolphins might approach their five picks in the first three rounds and the possibility of trading down.

Bam Adebayo delivers a historic performance, erupting for 83 points in a win for the Miami Heat, including 31 points in the first quarter and 43 in the first half. The massive scoring night surpasses his previous career high of 41 and puts him in rare company among the greatest single-game scorers in NBA history. Joe reflects on how many believed no one would ever approach Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point game, second only to Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point record — a performance that still sparks debate since it wasn’t televised. Bam also lived at the free-throw line, going 36-of-43, as the Heat extend their winning streak to six games.

After Bam Adebayo’s historic night, the guys look at where it ranks all-time as he joins Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant among the top single-game scoring performances in NBA history. The conversation shifts to NFL news, including the New York Jets bringing back Geno Smith and the New England Patriots reloading with additions like Romeo Doubs and Alijah Vera-Tucker. Joe also breaks down the remaining quarterback market, the teams still searching for a starter, and the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers and whether he’ll return or retire. Plus, more discussion on the Miami Dolphins after signing Malik Willis as the potential franchise QB, why the team is leaning on young players and draft picks, and why there’s still plenty of frustration among Dolphins fans after 25 years without a playoff win — along with a few jokes about whether Chamberlain’s famous 100-point game really happened since it was never televised.