The Denver Nuggets needed overtime to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 118-117 at the Pepsi Center in Denver last night. Nene made two free-throws with 26 seconds left to give the Nuggets the lead, and the Hawks missed an open layup with two seconds to play. Nene’s 22 points led Denver’s winning effort. The Nuggets improve to 24-19 with the win. They host Oklahoma City on Thursday.