Sunday’s top performances

Mon., May 16, 2011

Jose Bautista

Blue Jays right fielder knocked out three homers on his way to four RBIs in a win over Twins.

Kevin Durant

Thunder forward scored 39 points, helping Oklahoma City to a Game 7 win over the Grizzlies.

Luol Deng

Bulls forward scored 21 points, had seven rebounds and hit 4 of 6 3s in a win over Heat.

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Sunday’s top performances

Jose Bautista

Kevin Durant

Luol Deng

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