The Memphis Grizzlies are offering free tickets to all furloughed government employees on MLK Day.

Monday’s game will be a celebration of the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with an afternoon showdown of NBA hoops between the 19-25 Grizzlies and Anthony Davis’ New Orleans Pelicans.

During the current federal government shutdown, workers with an I.D. for any federal government department will be able to claim two tickets to the game while supplies last. Limit two tickets per government I.D.

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“We want to open our doors to support federal government workers who are currently facing stress and uncertainty,” said Jason Wexler, Grizzlies President of Business Operations. “As they constantly support us each day, we want to express our appreciation for all they do with this small gesture and provide them the opportunity to join us for free at our annual MLK Jr. Celebration Game.”

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