Golden State Warriors played without leading scorer Stephen Curry, who has missed six games with a left foot sprain.
LaMelo Ball had 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets spoiled Irving's first home game of the season.
LeBron James gave the Lakers 25 first-half points to help build a lead that got as high as 23 points.
The NBA game between Raptors and Indiana Pacers at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto was delayed for a significant amount of time due to a fire.
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Seth Curry added 17 and the Brooklyn Nets overwhelmed Miami Heat 110-95 on Saturday night.
Kyrie Irving has a $36.5 million player option with the Nets that he can decline this summer to become a free agent.
The NBA playoff are nearing and Eastern conference leader Miami Heat have been on a slump allowing Bucks and 76ers to catch up.
James Harden and Embiis are expected to help the Sixers compete for a championship, but he believes another trophy should be on its way.
The 76ers are streaking going into a key clash Sunday against the Phoenix Suns, who have clinched the league's best record.
After the Nuggets game, the Phoenix Suns will host the 76ers on Sunday, then visit the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies.