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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Even a few tense moments and a flurry of shots at the finish didnt dissuade Portland coach Caleb Porter from believing that the Timbers were going to beat the Sounders. "We dodged some bullets, for sure," he said. "But in the end I thought it was our game to win." Kalif Alhassan scored late in the first half and the Timbers held on for a 1-0 victory over Cascadia Cup rival Seattle on Sunday night, denying the Sounders a chance to clinch a playoff berth. The Timbers (13-5-14) moved into first place in the MLS Western Conference, pulling them closer to the post-season spot with two games left. Portland has not lost in six straight overall matches, and hasnt lost at home in 14 straight. "Everybody is dialed in," midfielder Will Johnson said. "Everyone is on board." It was the third straight loss for the Sounders, who fell to Vancouver Whitecaps 4-1 on Wednesday night. The Sounders (15-11-6) dropped into third place in the conference standings as the playoffs loom. Seattle star Clint Dempsey, captain of the U.S. national team, appeared to injure his shoulder in the first half and twice went to the sidelines to seek treatment. But he returned for the second half. He was trying his best, but he was carrying his shoulder," Seattle coach Sigi Schmid said. "He couldnt go into challenges and tackles, he couldnt run normally. All those things affected him." With the Seattle loss, Vancouver claimed the supporters-created Cascadia Cup, an annual three-way competition between the Sounders, Whitecaps and Timbers. The Timbers were last seasons recipients of the Cascadia Cup, which was introduced in 2004 when all three teams were part of the United Soccer Leagues First Division. But the actual rivalry between the three teams dates to 1975, when they were part of the North American Soccer League. Both the Sounders and Timbers were missing players because of international duty. The Timbers were without defenders Rodney Wallace (Costa Rica) and Alvas Powell (Jamaica) and forward Ryan Johnson (Jamaica). The Sounders were without midfielder Brad Evans and forward Eddie Johnson, both of the U.S. national team. Schmid decided to go with Marcus Hahnemann in goal instead of usual starter Michael Gspurning. It was Hahnemanns third start this season. Dempseys header came close in the 14th minute but hit the crossbar, denying him of his first goal with the Sounders. A short time later, he was seen running to the sideline holding his left shoulder. He was briefly looked at by a trainer before heading back on the field. Dempsey came off again in the 27th minute and his shoulder was treated on the bench. He had just returned from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since Sept. 13, entering Wednesdays match against Vancouver in the 51st minute before starting against the Timbers. Schmid was concerned about the beating Dempsey has been taking. "You look at the times that Dempsey got fouled, thats gotta stop," the coach said. " The referees got to protect him, and they dont, and it doesnt matter if a foul is early in the game or late in the game." Alhassan doffed his jersey after his goal from the top of the box flew past Hahnemann, running to the corner and dancing for the fans before he was mobbed by his teammates. "I was excited," said Alhassan, who is from Ghana. It was his third goal this season. The match was heated throughout, but tempers flared after Portlands Darlington Nagbe was fouled in the 72nd minute. In the back-and-fourth between the two teams, Seattles Osvaldo Alonso elbowed Will Johnson and was sent off two minutes later with a red card. Alonso had to be pulled away from the officials by teammate Steve Zakuani before he left the field. Schmid also vociferously argued the ejection. Zakuanis had a shot that hit the crossbar in stoppage time, and defender Jack Jewsbury helped to stop and clear a rebound. "We hit the crossbar in the first half, we hit the crossbar again in the second half, even playing a man down. I didnt think we deserved to lose this game at all," Schmid said. " We deserved to come away with at least a tie." It was the third meeting this season between the two teams, but first in Portland. The first ended in a 1-1 draw and Seattle claimed the second 1-0. The Timbers have not earned a playoff berth since joining MLS in 2011. Doug Flutie Jersey . Behind the talents of rookie Johnny Gaudreau, the Flames will look to keep pace Thursday night when they face the Minnesota Wild in the second of a six-game homestand. Kellen Winslow Jersey . - Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard has signed with WME-IMG, saying the sports management powerhouse will help maximize the value of my brand. http://www.cheapchargersjerseysauthentic.com/?tag=authentic-lance-alworth-jersey . 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The Bobcats had lost their previous two games by a combined 57 points, but took the lead with 17 unanswered points in the second quarter. It was Charlottes only win on its five-game road trip. DeMarcus Cousins had 26 points and 11 rebounds and Isaiah Thomas added 21 points and eight assists for the Kings, who are 6-13 at home this season. Rudy Gay scored 17 points and Jason Thompson contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds. Gerald Henderson scored 16 points for the Bobcats, who were embarrassed in a 134-104 loss Thursday night in Portland. Ramon Sessions had 12 points and Chris Douglas-Roberts added 10. Jefferson came up big in the fourth quarter when the Kings were threatening, scoring 10 points. Walker, who had six points on 2-of-10 shooting against Portland, made 12 of 19 against the Kings and added six assists. After the Kings cut the lead to four points, Jefferson scored on Cousins goal tend and then made a sshort jump hook, giving Charlotte an eight-point lead.dddddddddddd After Thompson made a free throw for Sacramento, Jefferson extended the lead to 109-100 with an 18-footer with 1:56 left. Gay tipped in his own shot and Cousins followed with a basket from close range, pulling Sacramento to within 99-96 at the 6:09 mark. After a subpar first half, Cousins got going in the third quarter when he scored 16 points and helped cut the Bobcats 13-point halftime lead to 89-82 entering the fourth. Walker hit four 3-pointers and also had 16 points in the third. Jefferson scored 15 first-half points for the Bobcats, who led 65-50. Charlotte, which shot 64 per cent, went on a 17-2 run in the final 4:37 of the half. Walker had 11 points and Henderson added 10. Gay and Thompson both scored 14 points in the first half for the Kings. 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