Jimmy Butler points to lack of teamwork in Heat loss vs Celtics: 'I got a bit selfish on the offensive end'

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Jimmy Butler has been a dominating force for the Miami Heat in these playoffs and a key component in their overall success but after a tough loss against the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Butler said his lack of teamwork is what led to Miami’s downfall. 

Butler, who kept up with his playoff average, scoring 29 points in 32 minutes, told reporters during his post-game presser on Thursday night that he believes the 127-102 loss came as a result of him being "selfish."

Jimmy Butler of the Heat looks on against the Boston Celtics during the Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 19, 2022, in Miami, Florida.  (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

"I think I’ve got to do a better job of getting everybody else involved if I’m being brutally honest. I’ve got to find that fine medium, that fine line in between when to be aggressive and when to make sure that I can get guys open," he explained. "I've got to basically do Kyle's (Lowry) job and make sure guys are in spots where they can be comfortable and be the most successful. That's on me. I don't think that's on (Erik Spoelstra). I don't think that's on Bam (Adebayo). I think it's my job."

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He continued: "I think I got a bit selfish on the offensive end and I’ve gotta look to use my teammates. They’ve been there for me all year long and I’ve gotta get back to that. Because whenever they’re scoring, whenever they’re aggressive, we’re a much better team." 

The Heat's Jimmy Butler shoots against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May