The Joe Rose Show

Bam Adebayo put on a historic performance last night, exploding for 83 points as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to six games, a scoring feat that ranks second only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history. Joe breaks down Bam’s offensive growth since entering the league, compares his night to other legendary single-game performances, and highlights just how unexpected this kind of scoring outburst was. The show also covers the Florida Panthers’ dramatic comeback over the Detroit Red Wings, Italy’s shocking upset of the USA in the World Baseball Classic, and the bizarre NFL news of the Baltimore Ravens backing out of a Maxx Crosby trade before signing Trey Hendrickson. Chris Perkins joins to weigh in on the Miami Dolphins’ new era, praising the signing of Malik Willis and the team’s draft strategy while reflecting on the disappointing Tua Tagovailoa era. Plus, the guys touch on Pat Riley’s remarkable basketball journey and debate whether Wilt’s legendary 100-point game really happened.

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.

Hour 3 kicks off with Chris Perkins joining the show to react to Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point night in the Miami Heat win over the Washington Wizards, a performance that has the guys reflecting on Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point game and the Heat’s six-game winning streak. Perkins then shifts gears to the Miami Dolphins, calling the Tua Tagovailoa era the most disappointing in franchise history while weighing in on the signing of Malik Willis, praising the new regime’s conviction and aggressiveness even if it’s not a move he would have made. He breaks down the Dolphins’ long-term direction, emphasizing that year one under the new GM and head coach is about establishing culture, setting standards, and building through the draft, including strategies for the team’s five picks in the first three rounds and the potential to trade down. Plus, the guys touch on a thrilling comeback from the Florida Panthers over the Detroit Red Wings and the shocking World Baseball Classic upset as Italy stuns the United States.

The Ravens shake up the NFL by backing out of a trade for Maxx Crosby, instead signing star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson without giving up two first-round picks. Meanwhile, Bam Adebayo delivers a historic 83-point night as the Heat dominate the Wizards, a performance nobody could have predicted. We also take a look back at Pat Riley’s incredible basketball journey, from playing alongside Wilt Chamberlain and winning the 1972 NBA Finals to building a Hall of Fame career as a coach and GM. Plus, we break down the sketchy details behind the Ravens’ Maxx Crosby situation and what it means for their defense moving forward.