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Teague cites ankle injury as reason for recent struggles

DENVER —

Jeff Teague had a short answer, with it politely ending an interview, about his play this season.

“I’m dealing with an ankle injury,” the Hawks starting point guard said Sunday. “That’s OK. I’ll be back.”

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Hawks guard Jeff Teague drives to the basket for two points past Magic defenders Evan Fournier (left) and Channing Frye during

Teague missed three games in November with a left ankle sprain. He has also turned the ankle several times since returning from that injury, most recently against the Bulls on Jan. 9, but hasn’t missed more than a few minutes each time.