It seems like an eternity ago when the blockbuster deal of the trade deadline went down, with the 76ers sending All-Star guard Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Harden and Paul Millsap.

In his introductory press conference in Philadelphia, Harden mentioned it would be "go time" after the All-Star break and he upheld his end of the bargain, ready to take the floor against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

James Harden has been orchestrating the offense to perfection, tallying 20 points, eight assists and six rebounds through three quarters.

He just pushed the pace on the fast break and found Tyrese Maxey running alongside him for an easy layup.

James Harden uses his court vision to catch the Timberwolves' defense sleeping, finding Tobias Harris for an open 3-pointer.

The 76ers will start James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Matisse Thybulle, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid.