On this date: Celtics sign PJ Dozier to two way contract, win Game 3 of Disney bubble first round vs. 76ers

April 9, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics guard PJ Dozier (50) shoots between Washington Wizards guard Chasson Randle (9) and forward Troy Brown Jr. (6) during the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

That day at Boston Celtics history, shooting guard PJ Dozier would sign a two-way contract with the team in 2018. A former student at his hometown University of South Carolina, Dozier went undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, signing with the The Los Angeles Lakers for their Summer League team.

After passages with the The Dallas Mavericks And Oklahoma City Thunder During the 2017–18 season, the Columbia native joined the Celtics, signing a one-year contract. In Boston, Dozier made the All-NBA G League team with the Maine Red Claws (the Celtics’ G League developmental affiliate, now the Maine Celtics), the league’s equivalent of the All-Star team.

Boston declined to extend his contract at the end of the season and Dozier moved on to Denver Nuggetswho he still plays for. He averaged 3.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game with that team.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics speaks with Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers after the game of Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 23, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: The user expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, the user agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images) — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics speaks with Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers after the game of Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 23, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: The user expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, the user agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)

It is also the date of Boston’s 102-94 victory in Game 3 against the The Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs, which were held at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex outside Orlando, Florida.

The Celtics were led by 24 points and 8 rebounds from the point guard. Kemb Walker and 21 points and 7 rebounds from the front Jaylen Brown.

Aug 21, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) passes the ball to Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Marcus Smart (36) during the second half of a first-round NBA playoff game at The Field House. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid He recorded 30 points and 13 rebounds, but it was not enough as no other Sixer exceeded 20 points.

“I don’t want to be carried away” Embiid said via the AP “I don’t want that on my resume. I’m going to give it my all. I’m going to come out and do everything I can to make sure we win a game.”

Unfortunately for Embiid, the Sixers were well and truly swept.

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