NSW Fire Service attended mid-game when some burnt toast in the kitchen set off the fire alarm and engaged the sprinkler system. 

Fire Service said it was not a maintenance issue as the sprinkler system worked as designed. 

However, earlier in the evening an issue with the net at the southern end of the arena saw staff forced to fit a new one on the run, limiting the visiting Breakers pre-game warm up to little more than two minutes.

It comes after the Hawks' previous home clash with Adelaide was halted for more than 10 minutes after the shot-clock froze early in the second quarter.

It saw eight minutes of the term played out with no shot-clock in place, leaving the NBL unimpressed and seeking assurances that the problem would not arise again.

Illawarra coach Rob Beveridge and 36ers counterpart Joey Wright also expressed frustration post-match, the latter highlighting that it was not the first time he's experienced technical issues at the venue.

The Hawks have also arrived at training in recent weeks to find moisture on the floor amid calls from stakeholders for an urgent upgrade to the state government venue.