1: The number 1 seed gets a first round bye while teams 2 and 5 play and 3 and 4.
2: The number 1,2,3 seeds all get byes, while 4 and 5 play on opening weekend of the playoffs.
3) The number 1,2,3,4 teams qualify for the playoffs and team 5 doesn't qualify.
Either way, training camp and April is right around the corner.