With a finalized schedule and new Western Conference Playoffs opponent, it’s time for the City of Memphis to believe again. The Grizzlies will give Memphians plenty of opportunities to experience every heart-pounding, hair-raising, high-fiving, towel-waving moment of Memphis hoops history through watch parties, new in-arena food experiences, events and promotions. The 2015 Grizzlies Playoffs are presented by Memphis Toyota Dealers and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Game 1 (Sunday, April 19 at 7 p.m.) will mark the reappearance of the beloved “Believe Memphis” Growl Towel, presented by Memphis Toyota Dealers and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Game 2 (Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m.), presented by Methodist Healthcare, will also feature the yellow Playoff Growl Towel, given to every fan in attendance. Southland Park Gaming & Racing will present the halftime show at all First Round home games.
Playoff tickets for Round 1 Home Games 1 and 2 are still available at all Ticketmaster outlets, the FedExForum Box Office, by calling 1-800-4-NBA-TIX, or going online to Grizzlies.com or ticketmaster.com, which all offer a safe and convenient way for fans to access all levels of tickets throughout the regular season and playoffs.
Grizzlies Playoff Plaza Parties, presented by Southland Park Gaming and Racing, are planned for the First Round and will begin two hours prior to tipoff for all home games. Grizzlies Playoff Plaza Parties will feature live music and a kids zone with inflatables, face painters, balloon artists and more. Additionally, all doors for Home Games 1 and 2 will open two hours prior to tipoff for MVPs (5 p.m.) and to the general public 90 minutes before tip (5:30 p.m.).
Fans can also show their support for the Grizzlies’ Playoff run by participating with Grizzlies partners on grizzlies.com for a chance to win Playoff Tickets and more. ‘The First Tennessee Bank Shot’ will reward fans that share a video of their best bank. Whether it’s a regulation hoop, or just your trash can at work, fans that submit a video tagged #FTbankshot on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram will have the chance to win Home Game 2 Playoff Tickets, Grizz swag or a visa gift card. Also ‘Defend Our Home Court by American Home Shield’ is giving Grizz Nation the chance to defend the home court at FedExForum by giving away four tickets and t-shirts to one lucky fan every home game during the Grizzlies’ run just by signing up on grizzlies.com.
It’s a new postseason, with a new opponent and home-court advantage so to celebrate, in-arena food partner Levy Restaurants has added to the food selections throughout the FedExForum concourse. Round 1 will feature new offerings including include the additions below:
The latest and greatest in NBA Playoffs gear by adidas is available and ready for purchase at the Grizzlies Den by adidas. The line includes collectable and official men’s and women’s Playoffs tees and hats, in addition to the recent line of throwback Grizzlies gear by adidas and Mitchell & Ness. The Grizzlies Den by adidas is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For up to date information on new merchandise and mobile Grizz Den locations, ‘like’ Memphis Grizzlies on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@memgrizz).
For fans who can't be at FedExForum, Bud Light Watch Parties are back in action for all road games of the Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers Playoff series. Parties will be hosted by the Grizzlies and Eagle Distributing at various locations in Memphis and Nashville. A complete schedule of is below.
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