I agree you should never say, "It's not my call." If you have to say something like that, say that your partner was much closer and had a better look, or something like that.
Years ago I was at a Trailblazer game when Jack Ramsey was still coaching. He yelled at ref Dick Bavetta about a call. Bevetta responded that it wasn't his call. Ramsey yelled back, "You're a ref! If it's not your call, whose call is it - the popcorn guy?"
Frankly, I think that's a pretty good comeback.
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