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I worked with a veteran official (25+ yrs) this season. In our pre-game he stated: "I have no ego on the court. If you see something I miss, by all means, call it." Of course, that did not mean for me to be reffing his primary the whole game. In general, I agree with his approach, as long as both refs use common sense. I have been "jammed up, and too close to the action" at times, where my partner called a travel or double dribble, or whose OOB (and bailed me out, more or less). This can happen on a quick transition when the majority of players shift very close to you becoming the new trail (for example).
On the other hand, I do not appreciate my partner blowing from the 3 point arc when I have an OOB call under the hoop on the endline. If I need help (which is highly unlikely in this situation) I will make eye contact. Otherwise, there should be one whistle and point only (mine). If our positions were switched, I would keep quiet unless asked (even if I thought I saw something defferent).
As I stated above, common sense and team work...
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