As San Antonio rallies behind the Spurs during their NBA Finals run, the San Antonio Zoo is recognizing a group that has become an unlikely symbol of the city’s playoff excitement.

Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer.

San Antonio’s Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco — widely known as the “Spurs Sisters” — have become a familiar sight at Spurs games, praying courtside for the team’s success.

It’s safe to say that a group of nuns’ appearance at the Frost Bank Center on Sunday night did not hurt the Silver and Black’s chances against last year’s NBA champions.

The Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco will have a virtual fun run on Saturday to benefit its youth ministry.