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Grizzlies Playoff Plaza Parties, presented by Southland Park Gaming and Racing, are  planned for the First Round and will begin two hours prior to tip-off for all  home games (Next Party: Game 4 at 10am). Grizzlies Playoff Plaza Parties will feature live music and a kid's  zone with face painters, balloon artists and more. Additionally, all doors for  Games 3 and 4 (Home Games 1 and 2) will open two hours prior to tip-off for  MVPs and to the general public 90 minutes before tip. The 2016  Grizzlies Playoffs are presented by your Memphis-area Toyota Dealers.

Security Note: Fans are urged to arrive  early to FedExForum on event days as additional security measures will be in  place for all 2016 Playoff Games and Plaza Parties. Guests are advised to bring only necessary items to  events to help expedite screenings. For a list of continuing security  procedures and prohibited items please visit fedexforum.com.

Every  fan in attendance at Game 4 will receive a coveted, collectible Game 3 Grizzlies Growl Towel courtesy of Tennessee Lottery.  World-Class halftime entertainment  presented by Southland Park Gaming and Racing will include the Red Panda Acrobat for Game 4. In addition, fan-favorite entertainment  teams like the Grizzlies Grannies and Grandpas, Kings of the Court and other  special guests will make appearances at both home contests,

Grizz  fans around town should be on the lookout for Grizzlies’ Claw Crew for their  chance to score Grizz swag, autographed  items and tickets courtesy of your Mid-South Ford Dealers.  Plus, special  prizing is available for those fans driving Ford vehicles.

Upcoming Bud Light Watch Parties for the First Round:

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 &amp; 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).

Fans  who want to support the Memphis Grizzlies and guarantee their 2016 NBA Playoff  tickets with 2016-17 Season Tickets can do so by calling 901.888.HOOP (4667) or  by visiting our Season Ticket page. 2016 NBA Playoff  Tickets for Round 1 Game 4 are on sale now.

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Grizzlies playoff promotions for the First Round

The Memphis Grizzlies today announced a new multi-year sponsorship with the Mid-South Ford Dealers that will feature the co-branded "We Got Next!" youth educational empowerment scholarship program and naming rights to the team's practice facility located inside FedExForum, newly dubbed the Built Ford Tough Training Facility. Per team policy, terms of the sponsorship were not disclosed.

“We are thrilled to enter into a long-term sponsorship agreement with Mid-South Ford Dealers,” said Grizzlies President of Business Operations Jason Wexler. "We believe in Ford as a brand - it represents a perfect fit for our team and culture, and we are excited about how we can effect positive change in the community together as well."

“It’s exciting and truly an honor to partner with the Memphis Grizzlies,” said Chris Rushwin, Regional Sales Manager, Ford Motor Company. “The Grizzlies’ success on the court and outreach off the court mirror the kind of brand Ford is, and we look forward to sharing in the passion fans have for the team.”

A centerpiece to the sponsorship is a commitment to community outreach and sustainable growth within Memphis. To this end, the Memphis Grizzlies Foundation and Mid-South Ford Dealers have worked together to create the “We Got Next!” scholarship program.

“We look forward to launching the We Got Next! scholarship program,” said Landers Ford Collierville Operating Partner Don Kitchens. “Hopefully we will impact many lives in a positive way through extending educational opportunities throughout the Memphis community. These dedicated students deserve personal growth opportunities, and we believe the We Got Next! scholarships will help put them on a path to becoming tomorrow’s leaders.”

The “We Got Next!”  initiative is designed to create lasting, quantifiable social impacts for the next generation Memphis community by providing pre-college scholarships and dedicated mentors to high potential, high performing students from underserved communities.

“It’s important to foster a culture of achievement among young Memphians, and we’re excited to partner with a brand that sees the value in rewarding students with opportunity the way that we do,” said Diane Terrell, executive vice president of the Memphis Grizzlies Foundation and community engagement team. “This scholarship program is designed to be a pathway to a top-tier education experience for students in the middle school developmental phase.”

In addition to the community endeavor, Ford will have the exclusive rights to the branding of the Grizzlies’ practice court area, now introduced as the Built Ford Tough Training Facility. Any future expansions and renovations will also be branded by Ford throughout the duration of the sponsorship. “Few brands embody the toughness of the Memphis Grizzlies the way Ford does," explained Wexler.  "Our practice court and training area is where the team gets prepared, where they put in the work that Memphians have come to embrace over the last fifteen years.”

Kenny Myers, GM of Autonation Ford Wolfchase, agreed. “The Memphis Grizzlies are all about grit and grind, and at Ford, we own work. The Built Ford Tough Training Facility just makes sense, and we’re excited about being the first thing you see when you walk into FedExForum.”

Beyond the extensive community and in-arena presence, upon the start of the season, Ford will present the Grizzlies LIVE! pregame, halftime and postgame TV shows on FOX Sports Southeast featuring Grizzlies TV Play-By-Play announcer Pete Pranica, analysts Brevin Knight and Chris Vernon, with complete breakdowns also provided by Grizzlies Sideline Reporter Rob Fischer.

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Michigan, manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 195,000 employees and 66 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit https://corporate.ford.com.

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Grizzlies announce sponsorship with Mid-South Ford Dealers

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