Wierd Situation

[Nate1224hoops]

Had this come up last night. Very late in the 3rd quarter (16 sec.), my team is up by 2. Visitors get a quick score. We inbound the ball, opposing coach is asking for a TO. It wasnt granted initially. Then the trail official blows his whistle, inadvertantly. He said no time out will be granted, it is an inadvertant whistle. So he was about to administer the ball inbounds nearest the spot, when the opposing coach again ask for a TO. The lead official granted it!! I'm not sure about this one. I disagreed with the official granting the TO. His explanation was that the ball is now dead. My response is yes it is, but only because of an inadvertant whistle. I have officiated Varsity ball for about 8 years and have never seen this situation. WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE!!!!!