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Celtics win Game 3 against 76ers; Dozier signs two-way deal

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Celtics win Game 3 against 76ers; Dozier signs two-way deal
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On August 21, the Boston Celtics noted two significant events in franchise history. In 2018, PJ Dozier signed a two-way contract with the team, coming off a season with the Maine Red Claws. In 2020, Boston secured a 102-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of the first round of the NBA playoffs, with Kemba Walker contributing 24 points and Jaylen Brown adding 21. Despite Joel Embiid's 30 points for the Sixers, the team could not prevent a series sweep. The Celtics' win that day increased their playoff momentum, while the loss marked an early exit for Philadelphia.

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  • •PJ Dozier signed a two-way contract with the Celtics in 2018.
  • •Celtics won Game 3 of the 2020 playoffs 102-94 against the 76ers.
  • •Kemba Walker led Boston with 24 points in the playoff game.
  • •Joel Embiid scored 30 points for Philadelphia in the loss.
  • •Celtics completed a series sweep over the 76ers.
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  • 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Dozier signs two way deal; win G3 of Bubble 1st round vs. 76ers
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Today in Boston Celtics history, in 2018, PJ Dozier signed a two-way contract with the team.

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