The $123 million man was back Sunday night -- and much to the Heat's chagrin.

Kings forward Chris Webber took the floor for the first time this season as Sacramento played host to Miami, coming off the injured list after recovering from a right ankle sprain that has sidelined him since the exhibition season.

Webber, an All-NBA selection last year, went on the injured list Oct. 29 and has been publicly stating his desire to return to the lineup for more than a week. But Kings coach Rick Adelman had been reluctant to let Webber rush back. Webber declined to comment before the game, but all in the organization know what his addition means.

``He'll help us win games and contribute to our success,'' point guard Bobby Jackson said. ``It might take some time, but I don't think so. He works hard and trains hard, and he does the right things that are going to help him get to the top.''

After all the waiting and healing, Webber's time has come. And he couldn't be happier.

``He's like a kid in a candy store,'' Jackson said. ``He's extremely hyped. He's been talking about wanting to go for the past two weeks, but they've been holding him back.''

Webber scored his first basket with 8:03 left in the first quarter on a runner down the lane over Heat center Alonzo Mourning.
MOURNING'S
MINUTES

Heat coach Pat Riley was encouraged by Mourning's 42 minutes in Miami's overtime win at Seattle on Friday.

``He's just getting more and more energy and playing the game a little bit like earlier in the season,'' Riley said. ``In the Clippers game and the Seattle game, you saw flashes of him. Very aggressive offensively, blocking shots. I just hope he can sustain it.''

Mourning shot a combined 14 of 23 against the Sonics and Clippers, scoring 21 points in each game.

Said Mourning: ``I'm not concerned about monitoring my performance. When I'm out there, the minutes that I'm playing, I just make sure they're productive minutes.

``When it's all said and done, the best satisfaction of all is winning.''


POINT PROBLEM

Riley has been critical of his team's point-guard play during this road trip, challenging Anthony Carter and Rod Strickland to make better decisions. Strickland said there's room to improve.

``I find myself being indecisive out there sometimes,'' he said. But, ``we're getting there. I'm not totally there. I'm not as comfortable as I want to be. . . . It's been a learning process.''