Volleyball League playoffs saw Jiangsu Volleyball Team face Shenzhen again. With Jiangsu already securing a spot in the top four and Shenzhen out of contention early, the match lost some of its appeal. However, towards the end of the regular season, Jiangsu had given Shenzhen their first victory, so even though Shenzhen was the weakest team in the playoffs, Jiangsu could not afford to be complacent. This was evident from their lineup, with both Gong Xiangyu and Diao Linyu present, while Shenzhen continued to rely on Mitrovic, giving more playing time to young players.
In the first set, Jiangsu quickly took a 5-0 lead, forcing Shenzhen to call a timeout. Shenzhen's serve reception was weak, with only Mitrovic being reliable, but she also faced significant offensive pressure. Jiangsu targeted her with their blocking, causing Mitrovic to struggle, and by the halfway point, Shenzhen had collapsed, trailing 2-13. After the timeout, Shenzhen managed to block Wu Mengjie, but their receiving was chaotic. Jiangsu's blocking led to multiple points, with Wu Mengjie combining spikes and tips to secure set point. Mitrovic helped Shenzhen reach double digits, and Zhou Yuetong added a back-three attack, allowing Jiangsu to win the set 25-10.
The second set saw Shenzhen still making basic mistakes, with several passes to Dong Mingxiao being off-target. Upon Diao Linyu's return, she showed great chemistry with Tang Xin and others in the back-row attacks. Jin Hao performed well with her backfly and quick hits, covering positions two and three effectively, although her height and speed made her vulnerable to blocks. Gong Xiangyu's ball handling was excellent, consistently scoring points. Jin Hao capitalized on a probe, helping Jiangsu pull away at 15-8. Mitrovic did not give up, as Shenzhen relied heavily on her. Despite the local Shenzhen players' abilities, many were young players from other teams, lacking coordination. Shenzhen twice closed the gap but were unable to sustain it, with Tang Xin and Yang Jia assisting Jiangsu in securing set point. Wu Mengjie scored with a straight shot, securing another victory for Jiangsu at 25-18.
In the third set, Jiangsu maintained a diverse attacking strategy, while Shenzhen's first attack improved compared to the previous sets. Shenzhen even managed to block Tang Xin. However, Jiangsu's errors increased this set, particularly in serve reception and defense, showing less focus. Shenzhen kept close at 9-11, but with Mitrovic in the back row, they lacked strong attacking power. Jiangsu, on the other hand, mobilized their back-row attacks in addition to their flank attackers. Shenzhen struggled with their rotation, and Dong Mingxiao had difficulty getting through. As the rally count increased, Shenzhen's fundamentals were exposed. When Jiangsu refocused, the match became one-sided. Jin Hao secured match point for Jiangsu, and in the final attack, it was Jin Hao who clinched the point, allowing Jiangsu to win the set 25-20 and the match 3-0, swiftly defeating Shenzhen.