Lakers star Kobe Bryant aggravated a recent groin injury in the first quarter against the Rockets on Sunday night.

Bryant originally suffered the injury a week ago against the Hornets.

"I've felt better," he said. "It'll be all right. I've been nursing it, kind of playing through it."

The injury limits Bryant's mobility, but after the game he said, "You know I don't make excuses."

He had just 18 points on 5-for-20 shooting as Houston defeated Los Angeles 101-91.