Goaltending, defensive player blocks shot on its downward flight

“This is an example of a goaltending violation. The defensive player, Evan Mobley, contacts the ball as it’s descending towards the basket on its downward flight and it still has an opportunity to score. This is a goaltending violation, as a shot attempt may not be defended once the trajectory of the ball begins its descent towards the basket and it still has an opportunity to score.”