Celtics' Jayson Tatum blames Game 1 loss vs. Heat on his third quarter performance: 'It's on me'

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum wasn’t happy with his performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night, pointing to his third quarter performance as playing a pivotal role in Miami’s 118-107 win. 

Despite taking a lead into the second half, the Celtics committed eight turnovers in the third quarter alone, including six from Tatum.

"It's on me," Tatum told reporters during his post game presser.

Jayson Tatum (0) of the Boston Celtics shoots over Jimmy Butler (22) of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference finals at FTX Arena May 17, 2022, in Miami, Fla.  (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

"Too many turnovers. I gotta play better in those situations, but [we have to] just try and regroup in those moments," Tatum said of the Heat’s momentum in the second half. 

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"It's on me. I had six or seven turnovers. Just knowing that I’ve gotta take care of the ball better, especially in those situations when they go on runs like that." 

Jimmy Butler scored 27 of his 41 points for the Heat in the second half — 17 in the third quarter alone — while the short-handed Celtics managed just 14 points total in the third. 

Jimmy Butler (22) of the Miami Heat handles the ball against Jayson Tatum (0) of the Boston Celtics during Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference finals May 17, 2022, at The FTX Arena in Miami, Fla. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

One reporter noted that the Celtics have proven to be strong in the third quarter during the regular season and asked Tatum what’s