I haven't seen the play so I think more clarification is needed.
Was the shot released in time?
Did the shot clock horn go off while the ball was in the air?
When did the officials blow their whistle for the violation?
If the player go the shot off in time, then the officials are correct to let the shot clock continue down until they are sure the ball did not hit the rim. The second any player touches the ball after the air ball is when the whistle is blown for the violation.
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