They start over before the playoffs.
http://www.nba.com/media/rule_book_2007-08.pdf "Section VII—Fines
a. The following progressive technical foul and ejection schedules will apply.
(1) REGULAR SEASON
Technical Fouls 1-5: $1,000 fine each
Technical Fouls 6-10: $1,500 fine each
Technical Fouls 11-15: $2,000 fine each (with a warning letter
sent when the violator reaches his 12th
technical foul)
Technical Foul 16: $2,500 fine plus one-game suspension
Each Additional Technical Foul: $2,500 fine
Each Two Additional Technical Fouls
(18, 20, 22, etc.): $2,500 fine plus one-game suspension
(2) PLAYOFFS
Technical Fouls 1-2: $1,000 fine each
Technical Fouls 3-4: $1,500 fine each
Technical Fouls 5-6: $2,000 fine each (with a warning letter
sent when the violator reaches his 5th
technical foul)
Technical Foul 7: $2,500 fine plus one-game suspension
Each Additional Technical Foul: $2,500 fine
Each Two Additional Technical Fouls
(9, 11, 13, etc.): $2,500 fine plus one-game suspension
(3) EJECTIONS
First Ejection: $1,000
Each Subsequent Ejection: Player’s last ejection fine plus $1,000
I am concerned about Perk. I like his physical play, but we cannot afford for him to be missing. Without Perk we are a very small team.