Hornets' Jason Maxiell blocks seven shots against Wizards

Hornets F Jason Maxiell blocked a career-high seven shots in a 94-87 win over the Wizards, Thursday. 

Maxiell eclipsed his season high in the first half, swatting five Wizard shots by halftime. He set his previous game-high of four two games earlier, against the Nuggets. Maxiell's previous career high was six blocked shots, which he last accomplished in December, 2012. 

'You know an old guy like myself, it's not about how high you jump, it's about stopping the ball at the rim,'' Maxiell told Steve Reed of the Associated Press.

Maxiell matched his season high of eight rebounds and added 11 points.

The Hornets play next at the 76ers on Saturday.