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Why the Salesian Sisters, or ‘Spurs Nuns’, Won’t Be in OKC for Game 7 of Western Conference Finals
- The Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco will skip OKC for Game 7 and stay in San Antonio.
- The nuns prayed for peace and the Spurs before the game, aligning faith with the team’s playoff run.
- The nuns previously stayed in San Antonio during a later playoff game, choosing community over attending away games.
- The Salesian Sisters have become a recognized staple on national broadcasts during the Spurs’ playoff run.
- They were noted for blessing Spurs player Luke Kornet before a game as part of their on-court presence.
- The nuns have a long-standing connection with San Antonio and former Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
- Their absence in OKC was framed as a community-first decision rather than a basketball move.
- The article emphasizes the Sisters’ role as a charitable presence connected to the San Antonio chapter.
- The Spurs hope to advance to the NBA Finals and host the first two games at home.
- The publication notes the sisters’ consistent on-court presence during the playoffs.
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