If both the cable and port were damaged, I would assume the HDTV is also damaged. The damage just may not be apparent in what ever mode you have the HDTV in (obviously not using the damaged HDMI port as the input port).
If both the cable and port were damaged, I would assume the HDTV is also damaged. The damage just may not be apparent in what ever mode you have the HDTV in (obviously not using the damaged HDMI port as the input port).