Fan Predictions: Sun vs. Dream

With the opening round of the 2011 WNBA Playoffs set to tip off on Thursday night, we asked our fans for their keys to victory for each series via our Twitter and Facebook pages.

The first game on Thursday night (7 p.m. ET) brings us the 2 vs. 3 matchup in the Eastern Conference between the ultra-young Connecticut Sun and last year's WNBA finalist Atlanta Dream (followed by the Lynx and Silver Stars at 9 p.m. ET). To join the discussion, Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter -- and remember, for all your WNBA Playoffs posts, use hashtag #WNBAPlayoffs.

The Connecticut Sun will win their first round playoff series vs. Atlanta if___________. Don McCosar Tina Charles Beasts It Up Like Usual [: Sheri Snyder Angel misses the flight! MaiLe Keller if the whole team step up beside Tina Charles. R LilGutta Wilkins if Michael Jordan plays point!!! Rus White Make somene other than AM beat them and hope she doesn't make that decision before they do. However, they should focus all their attention on her either. If anything, try to keep pace and take Atlanta of its game. Rita Mary It's gonna be Angel vs Tina--2 really great players...won't miss that one...and I got to say, both teams are pretty good...I'm gonna pick New York...and may the Sun and Dream do their thing. Chanel Holmes Since Angel LOST the scoring title to DIANA, she'll have something to prove. Shut her down and Con has the game. Simple as that. Carlos Johnson angel is a competitor and winner. dont misinterpret that fools. Colin B. Titcomb ‎...they shut down Angel, don't overlook Izi or Erika DeSouza, and Tina Charles has one of her usual monster games. @ibriana @WNBA @ConnecticutSun Tina Charles is in the game @MeinersTOSteven @WNBA @ConnecticutSun Alanta Dream all the way

The Atlanta Dream will win their first round playoff series vs. Connecticut if _________. Gregory Bowen #35 plays her game!!!!! Jordan Vald�s They can fun on the fast break. Sherece Bellamy Stop Tina Charles! Danielle Imgreatness Pace Work as a team, get everyone involved, & enjoy what they're doing... Michael Charles if Angel let her game speak !!!!!!!! no doubt they got that !!! Kesha D. Jackson If all players n the game gve 110%! Angel,Izzy and Desouza do their thang! Good luck Dream! Robert Burns if Angel ever learns how to use her team mates and not try to do everything herself, the Dream will be a tough team to beat. Daniel Paul Albert they cant stop tina charles Trev Bayers Not gonna happen tonight! Sun win by at least 8. Carlos Johnson blah. blah. blah. enough of the talking. lets see them play. @RespectMyJ @WNBA @AtlantaDream #WNBAPlayoffs - The @AtlantaDream will win their first round playoff series (vs. Connecticut) if Angel performs well @Carlisiouss @WNBA @atlantadream THEY KEEP UP THERE HIGH ENERGY AND KEEP PLAYING WELL WITH ONE ANOTHER.