Hawks take chip on their shoulder into NBL decider

The Illawarra Hawks are focused on delivering the region just its second NBL title. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

The Illawarra Hawks have taken the chip on their shoulder all the way to the end.

On Saturday night, the Hawks will do something they've done only four times since the NBL's inception in 1979 - run out for game one of a championship series.