France spoils LJ's return, beats Australia in World Cup

Mali's Djeneba N'Diaye, left, and Japan's Ramu Tokashiki battle for the ball during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Australia's Lauren Jackson takes a shot at goal during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup against France in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Australia's Lauren Jackson takes a shot at goal as France's Alexia Chartereau attempts to block during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Japan's Mai Yoshida, left, and Japan's Ramu Tokashiki, right, attempt to block a shot at goal by Mali's Djeneba N'Diaye during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Mali's Alima Dembele runs past Japan's Nanako Todo during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Mali's Sika Kone, left, runs past Japan's Himawari Akaho during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

France's Gabby Williams, right, and France's Sarah Michel, left, attempt to stop Australia's Bec Allen during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)