New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson is expected to have selection headaches ahead after both Kenyon Martin and Amar'e Stoudemire suffered injuries on Thursday night.

Both players suffered left ankle sprains in the 117-89 loss to the Indiana Pacers, and Woodson has revealed they will likely miss multiple games.

"We've got to suck it up. It hurts any time Kenyon's not out there. He gives us toughness and added defence we need," Woodson said, ESPN reports.

The Knicks slipped to 15-24 for the season after the loss, which leaves them just outside of the playoff spots.