MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- It’s a big day for basketball fans in the Bluff City as the Memphis Grizzlies set the stage for their home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans.

From new energy and excitement, on and off the court, folks at FedEx Forum believe this season will be epic.

This season marks the 25th anniversary since the Grizzlies made their move to Memphis, so there’s a lot of momentum around this season.

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Tipoff isn’t until 7 p.m., but the Memphis Grizzlies have been making a major mark in the community all month, from the Downtown Cleanup to Overton Park Shell giveaways.

Fans can expect to see heart

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