Kobe misses Sunday's practice.

Kobe listed as day-to-day for a sore throat. Nothing too serious so I'm pretty sure he won't miss Game One against the Rockets. C'mon now, it's Kobe, he has to play.

LakersBasketBlog: Kobe Bryant missed Sunday afternoon’s practice with a sore throat, according to Lakers spokesman John Black. Bryant, who averaged 28.3 points on 53 percent shooting against second-round opponent Houston in the regular season, is listed as day-to-day.
Black said that Bryant will be re-evaluated on Monday, and that last season’s MVP will attend shootaround should he feel better in the morning.